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On a Roll: Disability and the American Dream

The founder of On a Roll talk radio, Greg Smith travels the globe in his power wheelchair, but finds his own nation's capital inaccessible — a minor challenge compared to living independently and having safe intimate relationships.

Series

Independent Lens, True Stories

Premiere Date

February 15, 2005

Length

60 minutes

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.