September 12, 2023 – Two of Wild Bill Sackter’s best buddies – Barry & Bev Morrow – come to Iowa City to view the “Hey Buddy, I’m Bill” exhibit and discuss Sackter’s impact and legacy.
The “Hey Buddy, I’m Bill” exhibit, a reference to Sackter’s trademark salutation, walked guests through his storied history. It detailed his life story, from Sackter’s childhood in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability. It also touched on his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, attempting to acknowledge Iowa’s history of institutionalization and progress for disability rights.
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