All Riders

Jan 28, 2021

0h 16m

★ 0.0

In Loving Memory of Malaysia Goodson

Overview

The battle for accessibility in New York City Transit told by those fighting it. Less than a quarter of stations in the city's sprawling subway system are accessible to people with disabilities and those that need elevators. This film takes you on the frontlines of the disability rights movement featuring the perspectives of activists, local and state legislators, transit advocates and MTA officials.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Brigade Marketing

Chalice Films

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Cast

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Robert Acevedo

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Sasha Blair-Goldensohn

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Michael Acevedo

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Harvey Epstein

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James Weisman

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Luis R. Sepúlveda

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Daniel Porro

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Colin Wright

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Jennifer Van Dyck

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Tamika Goodson

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Dontaysia Turner

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Alex Elegudin

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