"Crip Camp" (documentary)

"Crip Camp" is a documentary that explores the transformative summer camp for teenagers with disabilities in the 1970s, which fostered a sense of community, independence, and activism. The film highlights how the campers, many of whom faced societal barriers and discrimination, became inspired to fight for disability rights. It connects the personal stories from the camp to the broader civil rights movement, notably the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Through compelling footage and interviews, the documentary showcases how shared experiences at the camp helped ignite a crucial social and political movement for accessibility and inclusion.