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Documenting Activism and Mental Health

Writer, author and activist Judy Rebick joins Steve Paikin to discuss the documentary, "Judy Versus Capitalism". The film chronicles Rebick's career as an activist for women's rights and abortion access, as well as her mental health challenges. The film screened at the Rendezvous With Madness Festival.
November 26, 2020 - 24:06

Steve Paikin

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