Preview Video by Willowbrook: the Last Great Disgrace

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Description This is a preview of a 28-minute documentary made in 1972 by Executive Producer, Albert T. Primo and correspondent Geraldo Rivera.Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film was one of the first exposés ever done on local television. As a result of this program airing on WABC-TV, the manner of treating people with disabilities was forever changed. For additional information about this film please visit its details page: http://www.gosprout.org/film/schedule-03/willow.html This film is part of the Sprout Touring Film Festival (showcasing films related to the field of developmental disabilities). Click the following link to see a complete listing of all the films available through this festival: http://stff.gosprout.org
Tags Willowbrook, institutions, mental retardation, neglect