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New SDPB Documentary "Leaving Redfield"

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In The Moment ... May 20, 2019 Show 579 Hour 1

The new SDPB documentary Leaving Redfield explores the progress from forced segregation of people with intellectual disabilities to a greater focus on all people living meaningful lives.

The program premieres on SDPB-TV on June 10. It looks at the deinstitutionalization of the Redfield Hospital and School from the early 1900's to the current day. Writer Paul Higbee previews the film.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.