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'Cinemabilty': The Portrayal of Disabilities in Film

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The film Cinemabilitytakes a look at the way characters with disabilities are portrayed in film and television.

The documentary features interviews with Hollywood stars like Ben Affleck and Jamie Foxx and takes a historic look at the evolution of disability in film.

90.7’s Matthew Peddie spoke with Director Jenni Gold about her project and the inspiration behind it.

The film screens Thursday, September 18 at the Cobb Plaza Cinema Cafe as a part of the Global Peace Film Festival.

 

Brendan Byrne is Central Florida Public Media's Assistant News Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, editing daily news stories, and managing the organization's internship program. Byrne also hosts Central Florida Public Media's weekly radio show and podcast "Are We There Yet?" which explores human space exploration, and the weekly news roundup podcast "The Wrap."