Defiant Lives
“THE RISE AND TRUMPH OF THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT”
Synopsis
A triumphant film that traces the origins of the world-wide disability rights movement. It tells the stories of the individuals who bravely put their lives on the line to create a better world where everyone is valued and can participate. Featuring interviews and rarely seen archival footage, the film reveals how these activists fought to live outside of institutions, challenged the stigmas and negative image of disability portrayed by the media, demanded access to public transportation, and battled to reframe disability rights as a social responsibility relevant to us all. This film is an excellent tool to encourage discussions about diversity and disability for students, audiences and community groups.
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DEFIANT LIVES | Women Make Movies | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-16
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Barton
- Original Title
- Defiant Lives
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Barton
Rob Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Barton
Director
Rob Murphy
Editor
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What is Defiant Lives about?
A triumphant film that traces the origins of the world-wide disability rights movement. It tells the stories of the individuals who bravely put their lives on the line to create a better world where everyone is valued and can participate. Featuring interviews and rarely seen archival footage, the film reveals how these activists fought to live outside of institutions, challenged the stigmas and negative image of disability portrayed by the media, demanded access to public transportation, and battled to reframe disability rights as a social responsibility relevant to us all. This film is an excellent tool to encourage discussions about diversity and disability for students, audiences and community groups.
Who directed Defiant Lives?
Defiant Lives was directed by Sarah Barton.
Who stars in Defiant Lives?
The principal cast of Defiant Lives includes Not specified.
When was Defiant Lives released and how long is it?
Defiant Lives was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.