Tag: disability in film

  • Superfest Showcase online: Because disability community knows what’s up

    Listen to this post: First off, I very sincerely acknowledge that COVID-19 has led to turmoil, grief, isolation, loss of income, great fear, and more for many. At a time when we’re told to stay home and wash our hands regularly, well, not everyone has a home. Some people’s homes are the unsafe places where…

  • Critique of CinemAbility documentary trailer

    Listen to this post:  I’m torn over the trailer for “CinemAbility,” a new documentary by disabled director Jenni Gold. The movie explores how disability has been portrayed in films and how people in the industry are now pushing for more realistic and positive portrayals. That sounds downright awesome. I have one caveat: more, if not…

  • “Best Kept Secret”: Documentary film review by Jane Dunhamn

    Listen to this post:  I learned in a documentary film class your film should focus on something specific. Also, that specific thing points to something universal. In other words, your story might be about one person, but it can still connect to just about anyone who watches. The idea is there are universal experiences of…