Movies That Challenge Ableism
5 Movies You (Probably) Didn't Know Were Ableist and 5 More That Challenge Ableism
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Jeremy the Dud, an Australian short film, is different from any movie I'd ever seen. The majority of the cast is disabled because the conceit is that it takes place in a world where disability is the norm, and non-disabled people are stigmatized. Growing up, I seldom saw disabled people on screen, and that lack of representation did a number on my self-esteem. Seeing this film where the tables were turned was powerful. The 30-minute movie made me think of my disability in a different way — as a social issue rather than a personal failing.