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    Photo by Christy Beck
the institute on disabilities at Temple University
A Fierce Kind of Love

Event Times:

Mar 18th 2013 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Price:

free

 

Contact:

215-204-1356
 

Description:

Written by Suli Holum, directed by David Bradley, produced by The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, funded by the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. In the 1950’s, having child with a disability often led to impossible choices. Parents were pressured to institutionalize their children; those who kept their children at home often experienced isolation.But some parents, particularly mothers, became radicalized. They fought to change systems. They demanded more for their children, and themselves. At this first public showing, you’ll hear performers read the script and have a chance to talk about the play, its themes and its ongoing development.