The Biggest Obstacle

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The Biggest Obstacle follows the investigations of researcher and disability rights activist Jessica Murray as she examines accessibility in the New York City Transit System over a two year period wherein she progresses from a vocal activist to a person of actual influence and import in the system, all while under the shadow of her own imminent decline into disability due to multiple sclerosis. Features numerous interviews and ride-alongs with people with a variety of disabilities as they discuss and demonstrate their experiences with the transit system and their activism to fight for their rights. Also includes documentation of numerous protests and an exclusive interview and ride-along with New York Transit President Andy Byford as he discusses the work he did to improve accessibility and his sudden departure from that position in the middle of restructuring the system.

Directed and Produced by Gearóid Dolan
Associate Producer: Jessica Murray

Key cast:

Dustin Jones
Jessica Murray
Andy Byford
Julie Maury
Edith Prentiss
Jessica De La Rosa
April Coughlin
Katherine Taylor
Nefertiti Matos
Charles Cohen
Michael Lettman
Ruth Bernstein
Jennifer Bartlett

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“Wow! An absolute  triumph, beautifully shot, and a story that just had to be told.”
– Andy Byford, Commissioner of Transport for London, President of New York City Transit, 2018-2020

“Powerful and moving!”
– Bradley Brashears – Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA

“Outstanding film!”
– Jean Ryan – Disabled in Action

 “Very powerful!”
– Monica Bartley – Center for Independence of the Disabled

“AMAZING! Beautiful documentary!”
– Leonard Blades, CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities

“An incredible accounting of a very complicated and inspiring journey.”
– Jennifer Van Dyck – Elevator Action Group @ Rise & Resist

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Official Selection: NYC Independent Film Festival 2021

Official Selection: Manhattan Film Festival 2021

Winner: Award of Merit, Documentary Feature, IndieFest Film Awards 2021

Winner: Award of Merit, Disability Issues, IndieFest Film Awards 2021

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