Pennhurst_
"They've waited a long time to tell their story"
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Pennhurst was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intell...
Pennhurst is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
STUDIOS (2)
Radioaktive Film
Steel Eye Films
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pennhurst about?
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
How long is Pennhurst?
Pennhurst has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
GENRES (1)
Documentary