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Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-02-02
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3 Votes
Time: 0h 28m
Overview:
A shocking exposé of the deplorable conditions and abuses from the Willowbrook State School for children with intellectual disabilities.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
WABC-TV Channel 7
Movie: Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace
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A shocking exposé of the deplorable conditions and abuses from the Willowbrook State School for children with intellectual disabilities.
Release Date
1972-02-02
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