PATRICE: THE MOVIE - Filmmaker Conversation
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WIFV is delighted to feature PATRICE: THE MOVIE as the centerpiece of our September 29 Filmmaker's Conversation. The documentary, directed by Ted Passon, features the relationship of Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, two people with disabilities who would like to get engaged but cannot due to the likelihood that they would lose some or all of their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health insurance due to the "marriage penalty." Starring a cast of children, with Patrice playing herself at every age, we see the struggles Patrice endured to get the house, the job, and the life that she's now living.
The creative team behind the film included a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people. Director Ted Passon has known Patrice for over 20 years. They were introduced by Patrice's niece, singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson and became fast friends. In 2021 Patrice appeared in the Netflix series, Worn Stories, created by one of the film's producers, Emily Spivack, which Ted also worked on as a director. They all had a lot of fun working on that together. After that project it seemed like there was more to do together and much more of Patrice's story to tell. Shortly thereafter Patrice and Garry decided they wanted to get married and that was the start of PATRICE: THE MOVIE. The film is streaming on Hulu. You can watch the trailer here. https://youtu.be/zoPi5_uTpFo
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