Director Ted Passon and producer Kyla Harris discuss Patrice: The Movie, a documentary exploring disability, love, and the Social Security marriage penalty. The conversation centers on the story of Patrice Jetter, the filmmaking process, and why current policies still force disabled people to choose between marriage and essential benefits.

Connect with Ted:

https://www.tedpasson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tedpasson/?hl=en

Connect with Kyla:

https://linktr.ee/kylaharris

https://www.instagram.com/bedroom_activist/

https://www.kylaharris.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYsh6pgTO7sH-4R63k6g9rK61aTGBCd1gqeTJZgxVKYuq74kiImVtFmRT8_aem_o9Z-_aj7SfVtawrNdb88ow

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https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod

Timestamps:

SPOTIFY-OPTIMIZED CHAPTERS (Patrice)

00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – Meet Ted Passon and Kyla Harris
01:15 – What Patrice: The Movie Is About
02:50 – Who Is Patrice Jetter
04:40 – The Social Security Marriage Penalty
07:10 – How the Film Came Together
10:05 – Telling a Love Story Under Restrictive Policies
13:10 – Disability Representation in Film
16:20 – Creative and Storytelling Choices
19:20 – Challenges During Production
22:10 – Audience Reaction and Impact
25:00 – Why Marriage Equality Still Matters
27:20 – Final Thoughts