After 'CODA,' How Is Hollywood Faring on Disability Representation? – TheWrap

After ‘CODA,’ How Is Hollywood Faring on Disability Representation? The Best Picture win was a watershed moment, but the disability community is still fighting for systemic change Emilia Jones and…

The Mountain Within Me review – disabled heroes take on the Himalayas

Documentary traces Ed Jackson’s extraordinary journey from paraplegia to extreme climbing, and follows him through spectacular landscapes Director Polly Steele’s documentary centres on Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player…

Will Coda’s Oscar triumph open the doors for disabled film-makers? Let’s hope so

Oscars 2022 Will Coda’s Oscars triumph open the doors for disabled film-makers? Let’s hope so Justin Edgar A key moment in the recognition of Deaf actors and stories should mean…

Untrained blind student lands starring role in Netflix second world war epic

Disability rights groups applaud casting of Aria Mia Loberti in All the Light We Cannot See Thousands of hopefuls auditioned for the lead role of a blind character in an…

Breaking Out review – doc about Irish singer-songwriter lays the piety on thick

This film about Fergus O’Farrell cleverly questions how disability inhibits mainstream success but falls back on cliche This tribute to the Irish singer-songwriter Fergus O’Farrell is loving and competently made,…