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“Becoming Helen Keller” Documentary Released in Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

The new documentary, “American Masters: Becoming Helen Keller,” reexamines the life of author and activist Helen Keller, exploring how she “used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice, particularly for women, workers, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty.” It recounts her life and accomplishments with archival film clips, photos, interviews with historians, and more. The full episode, with extended audio description and other accessibility features, is available from PBS by connecting to Becoming Helen Keller.