Summer at Shake-a-Leg is an immersive documentary that explores a 35-year-old Miami institution dedicated to empowering individuals with spinal cord injuries, autism, and youth from underserved communities. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly urbanizing Coconut Grove, the film captures an eight-week summer camp operating out of a historic WWII airplane hangar—a choice piece of waterfront property held open for the marginalized through sheer community will.

Guided by the visionary leadership of founder Harry Horgan, the film weaves together the present-day triumphs of campers with the rich historical context of the program’s defiance against land development and physical limitations. Through expert insights and intimate personal stories, it examines the therapeutic power of Biscayne Bay as a “great equalizer.” The narrative culminates in a moving Family Day, celebrating a sanctuary where the force of one man’s will has created a ripple effect of healing for thousands.

A Film by Aaron Glickman

Producer: Meme Ferre

Producer: Alec Kresiberg