Independent Lens
Rewind
Filmmaker Sasha Joseph Neulinger revisits his childhood in Philadelphia through old home movies, revealing the secret that tore apart his seemingly-perfect world.
On a Roll: Disability and the American Dream
A man travels the globe in his power wheelchair, but finds his own nation's capital inaccessible — a minor challenge compared to living independently.
- Series
- Independent Lens, True Stories
- Premiere Date
- February 15, 2005
- Length
- 60 minutes
Producer
Joanne Caputo
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The Film
Greg Smith and his family bare all in this unflinching portrait of a 65-pound man striving for the American Dream. Fueled by discrimination, Smith created On a Roll talk radio from his wheelchair in 1992. The father of three travels the globe, but finds his own nation's capital inaccessible — a minor challenge compared to living independently and having safe intimate relationships.
