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What We’re Watching – Jan 21/27

by Editor January 29, 2024
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We have decided to take a year off from our annual FilmDis Study. It’s important work and it will be picked up again, hopefully, in the future. Originally the decision …

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Why The Normal Heart and Ryan Murphy Disservice the Disability Community

by Editor December 22, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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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Reviewing a Review: We’re Not Your Inspiration

by Editor March 7, 2020
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A response to a review of the upcoming Netflix documentary, Crip Camp, by Peter Debrunge from Variety. Disabled people are human beings.

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Come as You Are Doesn’t Live up to Its Name

by Admin March 3, 2020
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Come As You Are is supposed to be about disabled people finding sexual freedom, but in the end it’s just more disabled mimicry.

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This is Us Shows Us Why Representation Matters

by Editor March 2, 2020
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This is Us might be one of the most popular shows on television, but by introducing Baby Jack, they show us why representation matters and why they are missing the …

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Congrats Liz Carr: Infinite Comes out in August 2020

by Editor March 2, 2020
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When one door closes, another opens. Actress Liz Carr says goodbye to Silent Witness and hello to Infinite.

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