Hallmark Movie To Feature Actor With Autism
Hallmark is putting autism front and center in its signature holiday movie lineup with a film starring an actor on the spectrum and an actress with well-known ties to the…
Lauren Ridloff, MCU's First Deaf Hero in 'Eternals,' on Her Superpower
Movies|How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness Became a Superpower in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/movies/lauren-ridloff-eternals-deaf-hero.html Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Fall Preview How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness…
Cinemas, autism and accessibility
As cinemas try to encourage visitors post-lockdown, it’s important they cater for movie-goers with autism, says Steve Scown Peter Bradshaw is quite right that many people still love the “democracy…
Broadway, Awaiting Crowds’ Return, Will Get More Wheelchair Access
Jujamcyn Theaters, which operates five theaters on Broadway, had been accused by federal prosecutors in Manhattan of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.
In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him
Movies|In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/movies/luca-disability-representation.html #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none } Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story In ‘Luca,’…
Meet The Manager Trying To Open Doors For People With Disabilities In Hollywood
After facing obstacles navigating the entertainment industry, a talent manager is leading a grassroots coalition that’s asking studios and others to include people with disabilities. The post Meet The Manager…
‘Crip Camp’ Team’s Appearance At Oscars Marks ‘Tipping Point’ For Inclusion
With wheelchairs and a service dog, the team behind “Crip Camp” — a documentary about the origins of the disability rights movement — brought a different kind of diversity to…
Crip Camp Deserves an Oscar Win for Subverting Typical Narratives and Centralizing Disabled People – Rooted in Rights
Crip Camp Deserves an Oscar Win for Subverting Typical Narratives and Centralizing Disabled People Saturday, April 24, 2021 By Burgandi Rakoska Image: robin.ph/Shutterstock “I wanted to be part of the…
Who Am I To Stop It – Pigeonhole Podcast 30: AJ Murray on disability in the media (Encore)
Pigeonhole Podcast 30: AJ Murray on disability in the media (Encore) October 27, 2020CherylNo CommentsPigeonhole Podcast Listen to this post: http://whoamitostopit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pigeonhole-Podcast-30.mp3 [The podcast is at the bottom of the post.]…
Superfest film shorts, panel examine increasing visibility of disability in mainstream film | The Daily Californian
Film & Television Friday, July 24, 2020 Superfest film shorts, panel examine increasing visibility of disability in mainstream film Rooted in Rights/Courtesy By Hari Srinivasan | Senior Staff Last Updated…