When I Die
1 1/2 min / narrative / 2011 / USA
filmmaker: Anthony Di Salvo
A poem written by Nancy Brown & Vicky Reaves and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden. This is one in series of 13 short Sproutflix Productions featuring poetry written by poets with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Each poem is recited and performed by young adults I/DD.
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