The Discipline Mix-Up is a panel-discussion series presented by the Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Each installment features brief presentations from experts covering a wide range of disciplinary perspectives on a single topic. Then, through a Q&A style discussion with the audience, we explore how the juxtaposition of some of these divergent approaches might inspire new and unexpected insights.
Fred's Story:A Documentary Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:00-6:30pm Babbidge Library 2nd Floor, Video Theater 2 (2119A)
A film screening and discussion that sheds light on the perspective of those who were residents of Mansfield Training School.
Fred’s Story is a 27-minute documentary about Fred Calabrese, who spent 30 years at Mansfield Training School after family members had him committed. The documentary was made by Eric Neudel in 1996 and features conversations with Fred, who lived and worked in Willimantic in the years following his release from Mansfield Training School. The documentary also includes archival film produced in 1964 by the Connecticut Department of Health promoting the school’s policies and procedures.
Panelists
Kathryn Hanewicz MSW (Social Work)
- Director, Southbury Training School Nadia Scott (History)
- Doctoral Student, UConn Ashten Vassar-Cain (Human Rights)
- Graduate Student & MTS Memorial & Museum Contributor, UConn
