Apr 3

Premiere Screening of “Piss on Pity: We Will Ride”

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD) and Chicago ADAPT proudly present the Chicago premiere of “Piss on Pity: We Will Ride” and panel discussion.

Free, donations encouraged.  Reservation required.

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?

PANELISTS

Mike Ervin – ADAPT activist since 1984, columnist and 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 and activist goods at the event.  All contributions go directly to Chicago ADAPT.

For reservations and more information, go to: https://chiadapt.eventbrite.com

SPONSORS
Chicago ADAPT, Free Our People
Roustabout Media
UIC Department of Disability and Human Development
Bodies of Work

Contact

Katie Arnold
312-996-1002