the music within

if you were ever curious about the origins of the great piece of legislation that recognizes the rights of the disabled, the americans with disabilities act, this film, the music within, tells that story. the main character, richard, becomes convinced that he can get a good job, regardless of the fact that he was made deaf in vietnam. he dedicates his life to fighting for the rights of the disabled. it's a great story, and a story that needed to be told. the music is good, as the story progresses from the 60's, the 70's, and so on. and the main character is fierce in insisting that, for example, his good friend with cerebral palsy should be able to go to a restaurant and eat pancakes without being denied service. everyone is equal in the eyes of God, as God is no respecter of persons. that leaves it to us to extend and protect the rights of individuals that need that protection in law.