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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 a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.