This Is Not About Me
Hosted by Oak Park Public Library
On-demand
Available
Jul 29, 2:30 PM CDT - Aug 28, 2:30 PM CDT
Price
Free Screening
Available in
Worldwide
About the event
Please join us at 2:30pm in the Veterans Room on July 29 for a discussion.
This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. Visit oppl.org/supported to learn more about what our library offers year round for disabled patrons.
Questions? Email Shelley: shelleyh@oppl.org
About the film
This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman. Jordyn dreamt of becoming a teacher. She started out eager to learn at school, but she was soon separated from the other children. Unable to communicate, teachers thought she was also unable to understand or learn. Year after year, her behavior worsened. She was restrained and placed in seclusion. Jordyn found herself caught in a system that unintentionally turned her life into a living nightmare. Finally, at the age of 18, with the help of educators who see her differently, she manages to turn her fate and flourish.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
0h 57m
Released
2021
Director
Marco Niemeijer
Cast
Jordyn Zimmerman