Hunter College Archives helped the producer of Renegades: Judy-Lynn del Rey, a production of Inspiration Films LLC and ITVS in association with American Masters Pictures, track down a photo of the Hunter alumnae Judy-Lynn Benjamin for the documentary. Renegades: Judy-Lynn del Rey is currently available to view on PBS.org,
Following graduation from Hunter College, Judy-Lyn del Rey rose from an office assistant for the magazine Galaxy Science Fiction to starting her own imprint, Del Rey Books. The documentary explores del Rey's life and legacy, and the impact of science fiction on societal norms.
"Renegades is a series of five 12-minute short films showcasing the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities, exploring not only their impact on and contributions to U.S. society, but also the concept of disability culture, which honors the uniqueness of disability."
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