Bill Sackter: A Special Spirit
A feature-length documentary by Lane Wyrick
(currently
in production)
The real life story of a mentally challenged man escaping the bonds of lifelong institutional confinement, who went on to lead a fulfilling life and influence historic changes in society's perception of people with disability, with nothing more than a smile, a harmonica, and a warm cup of coffee. Mickey Rooney played him in the highly successful made-for-tv movie "Bill" - now get to know the real person behind the incredible story.
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