Pennhurst (2019)
They've waited a long time to tell their story
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
Director: Jodie Alexandra Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: March 26, 2019
Music: Ronan Coleman, Augustus Skinner
Cinematography: Chris LaVasseur
Editing: John Wayland
Production: Radioaktive Film, Steel Eye Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
health care, disability, institutionalization, woman director, intellectual disability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pennhurst about?
- Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
- Who directed Pennhurst?
- Pennhurst was directed by Jodie Alexandra Taylor.
- How long is Pennhurst?
- Pennhurst has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Pennhurst?
- Pennhurst is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pennhurst produced?
- Pennhurst was produced in United States of America.