
2019
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
Pennhurst (2019) is a Documentary film that follows segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights. Currently, you can watch Pennhurst on fuboTV, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.