Are We Okay With This...? Disability & Hollywood
Channel: Footless Jo
Date: 2020-09-14

Did you know that 95% of all disabled roles in Hollywood are played by...able-bodied actors?
Is that okay? Is that not okay? Should there maybe be more discussion around this? 
(....Yes! So let's discuss!)

@jessicaoutofthecloset 's fantastic video on autism in the media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7q2A3ic0-w

Info about 95% of Disabled Roles Played by Able-Bodied Actors:
https://rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/the-ruderman-white-paper-on-the-challenge-to-create-more-authentic-disability-casting-and-representation-on-tv/

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