Free Public Screening of Crip Camp at the Frauenthal Theater to Spark Dialogue on Disability Awareness and Inclusion
Muskegon, MI – A transformative evening of film, conversation, and community engagement is coming to Downtown Muskegon. On April 15, 2025, at the Frauenthal Center, a coalition of agencies that provide services to the disability community will host a screening of the award-winning documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. This film chronicles the origins of the disability civil rights movement, highlighting the activism that paved the way for disability civil rights legislation and continued advocacy for accessibility and inclusion today.
We will begin with a reception in the lobby at 5:30 p.m., offering attendees an opportunity to connect with local organizations, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and access a cash bar. Nonprofit exhibitors will share information and resources that are available to the Muskegon community.
The screening of Crip Camp will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated discussion featuring members of the local disability community. This post-film conversation will encourage attendees to reflect on the film’s themes and explore ways to advance inclusion and equity in our communities.
Learn how disability inclusion can help foster innovation, enhance your reputation, and create real, positive impacts in your community. This event is about more than just watching a film—it is about fostering dialogue, raising awareness, and inspiring action, Crip Camp tells a powerful story of advocacy and resilience, and we hope it will spark important conversations about disability rights, accessibility, and opportunities in Muskegon.
Thanks to funding from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and the Consumers Energy Foundation, this event is free and open to the public. Community members, advocates, employers, educators, and policymakers are encouraged to attend and engage in this important discussion. Registration and accommodation requests can be made through the Disability Network West Michigan website and are highly encouraged.
For more information, please visit the event page HERE!