Forgotten Lives

Forgotten Lives is a 44-minute film that chronicles the horror and abuse perpetrated against Texas’ most vulnerable citizens inside state institutions and offers hope for a future of freedom and dignity in the community.

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"Truly eye-opening and alarming."

Chris Garcia, film critic, Austin American Statesman

Film now for sale.  Contact CommunityNowFreedom@gmail.com to order your copy.  All proceeds benefit Community Now! and are tax deductible.

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  Link to San Marcos Daily Record Article:  Documentary uncovers ‘appalling’ treatment of mentally retarded residents

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Joshua Tate and Zach Anner hope their film inspires Texans

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Josh Tate’s “Forgotten Lives”, a documentary about the abuse of people with disabilities in state schools, took first place in the college division

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