Love and Independence in East Providence
10 min / documentary / 2014 / USA
Lori Sousa knew Peter Maxmean was her soulmate when they first met, and now they are showing how people with intellectual disabilities can live, work and thrive in a community.
The New York Times columnist Dan Barry and video journalist Kassie Bracken continue to put a spotlight on the rights and stories of American workers with intellectual disabilities with Love and Independence in East Providence. The short documentary introduces Lori Sousa and Peter Maxmean, a Rhode Island couple about to get married. Lori knew Peter was her soul mate when they first met, and now they are showing how people with intellectual disabilities can live, work and thrive in a community.
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