Almost 90-year-old Franz-Josef Sauer, a tuberculosis survivor, reflects on his life and contributions to the disabled community alongside Hugo Schmidt.
Synopsis
Almost 90-year-old Franz-Josef Sauer, a tuberculosis survivor, reflects on his life and contributions to the disabled community alongside Hugo Schmidt.
Synopsis
Franz-Josef Sauer, nearly 90, reflects on his life after a childhood tuberculosis infection left him with a walking impairment. He discusses his experiences with Hugo Schmidt, who also lives with a disability. Sauer received the German Federal Cross of Merit in the 1990s for his work in the disabled community. As a public servant in Münster and Düsseldorf, he contributed to projects that continue to support disabled individuals today. Their conversation reveals shared challenges despite a nearly 70-year age gap.
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Why Watch
- Meet Franz-Josef Sauer, a key figure in disability advocacy.
- Find out how tuberculosis shaped Sauer's life and work.
- See how past and present experiences of disability connect.
Did You Know
- Franz-Josef Sauer received the German Federal Cross of Merit in the 1990s.
- Sauer has a walking impairment caused by tuberculosis from his childhood.
- Hugo Schmidt and Franz-Josef Sauer were born almost 70 years apart.
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What caused Franz-Josef Sauer's walking impairment?
Franz-Josef Sauer was left with a walking impairment due to a tuberculosis infection in his childhood.
What recognition did Franz-Josef Sauer receive for his work in the disabled community?
In the 1990s, Sauer received the German Federal Cross of Merit for his achievements in the disabled community.
How old is Franz-Josef Sauer in the documentary?
Franz-Josef Sauer is almost 90 years old in the documentary.
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