Disability in Film

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Disability in Film

A new film season is breaking down barriers for Disabled filmmakers

by Meg Fozzard

BFI Southbank’s short film programme Busting the Bias aims to increase awareness and representation.
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Disability in Film

Is The Peanut Butter Falcon a watershed moment for on-screen disability?

by Leigh Singer

The film’s directors and star Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, discuss overcoming industry stigma.
A person in a dark jacket and hoodie, sitting in a wheelchair against a dark background.
Disability in Film

Nothing about us without us – the reality of being a disabled actor

by Little White Lies

With disabled performers being pushed further into the background, three actors speak frankly about what’s really going on.

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