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The invisibility of disability is cultural exclusion that manifests in how we perceive and teach our history – even disability history. There is a wealth of relevant historical material but its significance to disability is not generally considered, nor is it included in broader academic explorations.

Documentary film has the opportunity to shine a spotlight on these lost pieces of disability narrative, not because of any particular agenda or political correctness, but because disability was there. The story of the Invalid Corps offers a poignant perspective allowing us to reassess what we know, or rather what we think we know, about civil war history, disability, sacrifice, and honorable service.

Whether you are a school, library, university, or are involved in an organization centering around disability, civil war history, veterans, reenactment groups, or just want an uplifting and inspiring story, consider screening or licensing The Invalid Corps.

Screening Fee = $320

This includes the film in either DVD (coming soon) or download (with captions and audio description), a public screening license, an electronic transcript, and digital bios of 8 Invalid Corps soldiers and/or participants in the Battle of Fort Stevens.

For custom arrangements or for low-income communities, organizations, and elementary/secondary classrooms, please send us a note and we’ll work it out.

CONTACT: InvalidCorpsFilm@gmail.com

ADD ONS:

• Filmmaker Participation via Skype (usually a post-film Q&A) = $100
• Filmmaker Participation In-Person (can include classroom visits or other activities) = Cost depends on time and travel costs

Executive Producer Day Al-Mohamed also offers a variety of topics for presentations surrounding themes found in The Invalid Corps. These talks are mixed with historical photographs, woodcuts, and clips from the film.

The Invalid Corps licensing fees help support ongoing historical research into this topic, other disability and veterans’ history, and independent disabled filmmaking.