HPOD Events
Co-sponsored screening of Off the Rails
Off the Rails - a documentary at the Brattle Theatre.
Thurs. March 29, 7:00 pm at the Brattle Theatre
Off the Rails
The remarkable true story of Darius McCollum, a man with Asperger’s syndrome, whose love of transit has landed him in jail 32 times for impersonating New York City bus drivers and subway conductors. Although Darius has never damaged any property or hurt anyone, he remains imprisoned in Rikers Island in New York. Darius’ story embodies the criminal justice system’s failure to channel the passions of a mentally challenged man into a purposeful life.
Discussion to follow with film subjects Sally Butler, Esq., lawyer for Darius McCollum; and Liz Loebman, Forensic Social Worker.
Co-presented with Asperger/Autism Network, Roxbury International Film Festival, Disability Law Center, Aspire, and Harvard Law School Project on Disability.
Tickets $10 each online at www.reelboston.org. Use the code RFFBOSTON for $5.00 off the tickets.