Piss on Pity: We Will Ride
@ UIC Department of Disability and Human DeveloPMent
1640 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60603
Opening Wednesday, April 3rd, from 6PM - 8PM
PREMIERE SCREENING
PISS ON PITY: WE WILL RIDE, a one-hour documentary, explores the origins and early history of ADAPT. Beginning in Denver in 1983, ADAPT has become a national force utilizing civil disobedience to fight for the liberation of people with disabilities from institutions, for equal access to society, and for equal rights under law. With over 40 interviews and never-before-seen footage, “Piss on Pity: We Will Ride” gives voice to activists, old and new, who are on the front-lines of the disability rights movement. This screening will be attended by its Chicago producers and director. This film is captioned in English.
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM, THEN & NOW”
How has activism and civil disobedience changed over the last 35 years? What is ADAPT’s role in today’s rights movements? Panellists: Mike Ervin – ADAPT activist since 1984, columnist & playwright. TJ Gordon – self-advocate, writer, graduate student at DHD at UIC. Noah Ohashi – ADAPT activist, Japanese television commentator. Rahnee Patrick – ADAPT activist, Director of Independent Living at Access Living, Moderator, Robin Jones – Director of Great Lakes ADA, DHD at UIC. This discussion will be accessible using CART transcription.
Enjoy food, beverages & activist goods at the event. All contributions go directly to Chicago ADAPT.
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Tags: Chicago, Mike Ervin, near west side, Noah Ohashi, Piss on Pity: We Will Ride, Rahnee Patrick, Robin Jones, TJ Gordon, University of Illinois Chicago Department of Disability and Human Development
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