Independent Lens | For Once in My Life | Clip 2 | PBS

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/fo... Premiering Tuesday, February 1. Check local listings: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/br... Percussionist Melissa's mother has no regrets about how she raised her daughter. Made up of 29 musicians and singers who all have severe mental and physical disabilities, the Spirit of Goodwill Band is a raucous home away from home where members are free to display their talent, humor, and tenacity. For Once In My Life challenges preconceived notions of what it means to be disabled.

Learn more about "Independent Lens": http://www.pbs.org/independentlens Watch "Independent Lens" films online: http://video.pbs.org/program/1218239994/

• Category

  Film & Animation

[TitanYa315]

Surprising isn't it, how only 13 viewers watched this,. THIS WOMAN DESERVES AN AWARD. But she won't get it, but thank you PBS, always for Giving REAL HEROES a chance to be in the spotlight.

[Shannonbarnesdr1]

what is the name of the song she is dancing to, in the living room where the family is sitting ?

by the way this band is fuckin awesome !!!! disabled people rule, we needs accepted, not cure or prevent, we part of diversity everybodys differnent

[amapunker76]

Ola,your a sweetheart and Melissa really proved them wrong she really rocks out,id like to be her friend to.

[firemedic561]

... I watched the film on PBS and it was absolutely amazing and touching. Really makes you look at your life in a whole new, and positive light. I agree, this woman(and all the rest of them for that matter)deserve an award. And yes, thank you PBS!

[thatpecinalgirl]

When does it air? I love Independent Lens! Great story..I know its going to be a tear jerker

[ladyraven30]

Awww... I like this.

[SweetDulces]

Can't wait until this shows. I wish they would put more of their stuff on the internet as well.

[DelusionalJ]

So beautiful, I just want to hug them.