A new film called Music Within tells the story of Richard Pimentel. Pimentel lost his hearing during the Vietnam War and when he returned home he struggled to finish college and get a job. He eventually became an activist for the rights of the disabled. His efforts helped the Americans with Disabilities Act. Director Steven Sawalich has a personal interest in the Deaf community. He’s the stepson of Bill Austin, who runs Starkey, one of the world's largest manufacturers of customized hearing aids.
