A documentary by Werner Herzog exploring the different treatment accorded to the disabled in Germany and the USA.
Direction
Young Herzog already merciless with his lens.
Editing
Brutal juxtapositions between German and American facilities.
Director
Werner Herzog
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Germany's disability rights awakening; directly influenced 1974 Federal Severely Disabled Act reforms. LIGHT
Herzog stole the 16mm camera from Munich Film School to shoot this—his first 'stolen' production, not his last. FREE
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