Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

Synopsis

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons seem commonplace today, they were once the subject of a pitched battle that landed on the steps of Congress. Told through the voices of key participants and witnesses, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. A story of courage and perseverance, the film brings to life one of the great civil rights movements in American history, where ordinary people made their voices heard and Congress responded. A testament to the power of coalition building and bipartisan compromise, the passage of the ADA is a shining example of democracy in action.

Main Cast

Peter Dinklage

Narrator

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jim Lebrecht
Sound	Music	Nathan Halpern Robert Pycior Chris Ruggiero
Camera	Director of Photography	Claudia Raschke
Editing	Associate Editor	Eileen Daley Dan Arnés
	Editor	Sandra Christie
Production	Executive Producer	Cameo George
	Producer	Hilary Klotz Steinman Sarah Keeling Chana Gazit
Writing	Writer	Chana Gazit
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