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A question on TV representation for the FilmDis Question series.
NewsTelevision

Question Series: Representation on TV

by Editor January 4, 2023
written by Editor

What is the greatest thing some people misunderstand about representation on television for disability? When you’re trying to improve the representation landscape  in media you get a lot of naysayers. …

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The Disablist Nature of Desiring Perfection in Gattaca

by Editor December 30, 2022
written by Editor

Dom Evans delves into the disablist nature of needing to be perfect that is found in the popular film, Gattaca.

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Why The Normal Heart and Ryan Murphy Disservice the Disability Community

by Editor December 22, 2022
written by Editor

This article was originally written by Dom Evans on May 25, 2014 when it was posted to their website. Of all the plays in the world, the one I hold …

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30 Writing Prompts to Knock out your Writer’s Block

by Editor November 3, 2022
written by Editor

One of the easiest ways to become a better writer is to write. The more you write the greater chances you have of becoming better at it. However, that can …

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How you can Support FilmDis

by Editor October 11, 2022
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From sharing posts and commenting on articles to financial support via Patreon, there are many ways that FilmDis supporters can help us grow!

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FilmDis Seeks Disabled Graphic Designer for Paid Monthly Collabs

by Editor October 11, 2022
written by Editor

FilmDis is looking for a disabled graphic designer for some monthly paid collabs of between 3 and 5 images per month.

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Share your Media Related Articles with FilmDis

by Editor October 10, 2022
written by Editor

FilmDis is looking to add a monthly guest post about various topics relating to film and TV. If you love to write and have a great idea for an article, …

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Monster is All Dahmer, All the Time

by Editor October 10, 2022
written by Editor

Monster Dahmer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is a macabre look at the life and times of Jeffrey Dahmer with too much sensationalism and not enough care for the victims.

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Hollywood Promotes the Idea it is Better to be Dead than Disabled

by Editor October 5, 2022
written by Editor

This article was originally written and posted by Dom Evans on their website on February 11, 2016. Few films make me as upset as The Sea Inside. It has been years …

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When a Scene Says a Thousand Words

by Editor September 10, 2022
written by Editor

I am not the type of person to say that anyone is a visionary filmmaker. First, what does that even mean? It’s like being the voice of a generation. Basically …

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