Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 6pm to 8pm
About this Event
20 Ames Street Building E15, Atrium level, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Biggest Obstacle follows the investigations of researcher and disability rights activist Jessica Murray as she examines accessibility issues in the New York City Transit System over a two-year period, during which she progresses from a vocal activist to a person of actual influence and import in the system, all while dealing with her own multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The film features numerous interviews and ride-alongs with people who have a variety of disabilities as they discuss and demonstrate their experiences with the transit system and their activism in fighting for their rights. The film also documents numerous protests and includes an exclusive interview and ride-along with New York Transit President Andy Byford as he discusses the work he did to improve accessibility and his sudden departure from that position in the middle of restructuring the system.
The film will be shown with open captions and audio description. It will be followed by a short Q&A with the director that will allow audience members to ask questions and offer recent updates on the topic.
The film screening begins at 6 p.m.; refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30.
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