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Apr 23, 2021 · In “Keep the Change” David played by Brandon Polansky who has autism, is sent to Connections, a program for people who have autism. Sarah, played by Samantha Elisofon who also has autism, becomes attracted to him and romance blossoms. Rated NR for sexuality. “Carol of the Bells” Romance, 2019. Scott, played by RJ Mitte who lives with ...
Oct 18, 2024 · 1. Crip Camp. Larry Allison, Dennis Billups, HolLynn D'Lil. 25 votes. A revolutionary documentary that sheds light on a group of spirited teens navigating life in the 1970s while attending a summer camp designed for people with disabilities.
Jun 25, 2024 · 9) Children of a Lesser God (1986) Children of a Lesser God is a seminal film in the discourse surrounding disability representation in media. Directed by Randa Haines, the movie is adapted from Mark Medoff's play of the same name. The film stars Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, in her first movie role.
Dec 23, 2020 · William Wyler’s “The Best Years of Our Lives” was a breakthrough in Hollywood for its honest look into the life of a person with a disability. Its intersectional story follows three veterans as they return home and adjust to small-town post-service life. Taking from Italian neorealism, Wyler cast nonprofessional actor Harold Russell, who ...
- Skyscraper - 2018. Skyscraper is an action movie that was released in 2016 and grossed $304.9 million. It might not have been one of the best films, but it has decent disability representation.
- The Theory of Everything - 2014. There is no other film that has managed to inspirationally show that disabilities don’t discriminate than “The Theory of Everything”.
- Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution - 2020. It might not have been a box office hit, but “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” was one of the best documentaries to showcase the famed disability camp found in the Catskills in the US.
- Ray - 2004. The film “Ray” won Jamie Fox an Oscar award for his incredibly inspiring portrayal of the legendary musician, singer, and songwriter Ray Charles.
Dec 24, 2019 · 10. The Intouchables - 2011. Caregiving for the physically disabled is not often an area explored in film, but that's exactly what François Cluzet's Philippe needs after a skydiving incident that ...
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Mar 9, 2019 · 1. “Breaking Bad”. Walter White Jr. “Breaking Bad,” which ran from 2008 to 2013, is a crime drama about high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, who is diagnosed with lung cancer. To secure a stable financial future for his family, he manufactures and sells methamphetamine with a former student, Jesse Pinkman.
