From Disability Scoop:
“Disability Employment
Documentary Headed To TV”
A film about an innovative
business that’s employing people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities is set to air on television stations across the country. The
documentary “Hearts of Glass” tells the story of Vertical Harvest, a startup
urban farm in Jackson, Wyo. with a mission of providing competitive employment
to people with developmental disabilities. The hydroponic greenhouse built on
just a tenth of an acre grows as much food as 10 acres of regular farmland. The
film follows the business during its first 15 months of operation and looks at
how it is addressing issues around food production while also promoting
inclusion. “My goal was to weave the drama of this cutting-edge agricultural
venture with the stories of several employees with disabilities,” said Jennifer
Tennican, the director of the documentary. “I want viewers to be inspired by
how one small mountain town is dealing with pressing social and environmental
issues.” “Hearts of Glass” has been screened at various film festivals and
conferences. Now, starting this week it will have more than 1,000 showings on
over 200 public television stations. The broadcasts are being timed around the
30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26.
^ This sounds like an interesting
documentary. Hopefully I’ll be able to see it for myself. ^
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/07/14/disability-employment-documentary-headed-to-tv/28586/
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