[woman] Wait, you want me
to tell 'em what happened? Well, two people got crabs,
and they were spreading. We were all very hyper about it. I have to go shower some people. [chuckles] I'll see you later. [man 1] I wanted to be part of the world,
but I didn't see anyone like me in it. I hear about a summer camp
for the handicapped, run by hippies. Somebody said you probably
will smoke dope with the counselors. [chuckles] And I'm like, "Sign me up!" Come to Camp Jened and find yourself. There I was
! I was at Woodstock. [man 2] You wouldn't be picked
to be on the team back home. But at Jened,
you had to go up to bat. Even when we were that young,
we helped empower each other. It was allowing us to recognize that the status quo
is not what it needed to be. [woman 2]
The world always wants us dead. We live with that reality. [man 1] At the time,
so many kids just like me were being sent to institutions. It was just a continual struggle. Most disabled people, like myself,
are unable to use pu
blic transportation. [man 1] We needed
a civil rights law of our own. ["Like a Ship" playing] [reporter] A rehabilitation program
has been vetoed by the president because it was cost prohibitive. [woman 3] We decided we were
gonna have a demonstration. [woman 4] You get the call to action. "To the barricades!" [reporter] A small army of the handicapped have occupied this building
for the past 11 days. [man 1] So many people from Camp Jened
found their way into the building. [crowd chanting] [wom
an 2] The FBI cut off the phones. The deaf people went,
"We know what to do." That's how we communicated
to the people outside the building. The Black Panther Party
would bring a hot meal. We were like this. [man over PA] We are the strongest
political force in this country. We will no longer allow the government
to oppress disabled individuals. And I would appreciate it if you would
stop shaking your head in agreement when I don't think you understand
what we are talking about. [crowd cheering]
[man 1] What we saw at that camp
was that our lives could be better. -[boy] Go!
-[man 3] Go! ["Like a Ship" continues playing] [woman 5] If you don't demand
what you believe in for yourself, you're not gonna get it. ♪ I sailed for pleasure ♪ ♪ I sailed for pleasure ♪ Would you like to see the
handicapped people depicted as people? Excuse me? [laughter]
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Netflix has been dropping heat 🔥
As a parent with a disabled child. Thank you to every single person that paved the way.
Another important documentary that EVERYONE should see to increase awareness of the challenges and needs of our people with disabilities. 1:38 Some love to paint the Black Panther party as a violent, racist organization. It was NOT. It fought for equal civil rights among all people particularly our much maligned black citizens.
As someone born with Cerebral Palsy this will be a must watch
One of THE most important documentaries ever made. This is AMERICAN HISTORY!! And I say that as a disabled person since birth!!
I have Autism and those people who fought my rights to go university and get help for us, is what is what I can do now. Unfortunately it is still hard to try and find a job for us disability people because they don't understand or how to cope with us.
I just watch it this morning. I was born an amputee in 1970 and wow this was a huge eye-opener on what was going on as I was growing up. These pioneers were paving the road for me to have a better life, an easier life. It was beautifully done!! I cried and laughed for all the right reasons. We have come so far, but there is still a road to travel to crush stigmas about disabilities. That's where this my generation comes in. People like Judy and Ed didn't do this for the attention, they did it because it improved our lives and it was the right thing to do. All of us, every day. If you think it hasn't made a difference in my life, wait till your disability finds you. You have no idea till you walk a mile in my shoe. Thank you to all of those who pushed and fought for this! Thank you to Michell & Barack Obama for letting these stories have a voice once more. There is still work to be done. Peace & Love, Shelly
I will watch this for sure my son has CP. We can't forget about the people that have fought for disability rights.
Crying just watching this. My daughter is severely disabled (physically and intellectually). We still fight for quality of life but so grateful for those that have already gone ahead and fought for what we do have today.
Idk if I wanna see this because I see myself crying out of elation, happiness, anger and sadness for its entire duration. 😭 Shout out to disabled and chronic illness peeps btw. (I have colitis)
Upvote this if you have a chronic condition or disabliity in 2020.
I really wish this is something I learned about in school. This is true history that is overlooked.
This looks fantastic. As someone who's been visually impaired since birth, I can say we need more films like this. I only just heard about the 504 Protests a few weeks ago and was both moved by the news and angry I hadn't heard of it before. This needs to be taught in schools along with the other movements for civil rights kids learn about.
Not everyone is born disabled! It can happen to anyone at anytime! Why don't people realize what can happen if they don't treat karma with love, respect, & kindness? With or without karma why are people so cruel & heartless? Judith Heumann was on The Daily Show a few days ago! She was one of the disabled people who fought the government
This documentary needs to be recognized much more than the tiger king. Don't forget that people fought hard to be here. Literally, Jim had to go up the stairs on a wheel chair so he could contribute to this cause. Let's support this documentary 👏🏼
I just watched this. Fascinating and well done. In the opening scene when Jim Lebrecht said he was only given hours to live, but he apparently had different plans, that resonated with me. Like Jim, I was born with a spinal condition, and likewise was not expected to live long. I'm 49.
This was an awesome documentary. As a support worker in disability, I feel very proud of this Netflix film and what I do for work. ❤️
I can’t wait for this now. As someone with mild learning Disability, this brings a smile to my face 😊
This is great
This makes me so happy, they are the reason I have the freedoms I have🙏