Willowbrook: Then & Now

Our class produces a podcast - THE SQUADCAST - and, during our second episode on the topic of Disability Rights, the students decided to visit the site of the infamous Willowbrook State School and compare the site now to what it was during that awful time.

  • Frank Schiazza
    Director
  • Anthony Panfilo
    Writer
  • Hailee Salce
    Writer
  • Latifa Napier
    Writer
  • Gregory Lloyd
    Writer
  • Joann Polanco
    Writer
  • Brian Garcia Rios
    Producer
  • Brandon Garcia Rios
    Producer
  • Juliana Condon
    Producer
  • Antoine Burke
    Key Cast
    "Co-host."
  • Anthony Gentile
    Key Cast
    "Co-host."
  • Leon Kang
    Key Cast
    "Co-host."
  • Sean Oberg
    Key Cast
    "Co-host."
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - P721R: The Richard H. Hungerford School
Director - Frank Schiazza
Director Statement

My students poured their heart and soul into this project and would - as part of their larger goal to raise awareness for disability rights - love for you to experience their vision.