It Is About Disability

It Is About Disability

In her article, “Yes, It Is About Disability: Reflections on Disability and Media Criticism After Sundance 2020″, Dorwat addresses the issues of inadequate representation of people with disability in films and some of the viewers’ misconceptions. She portrays a great desire to air the voices of disabled individuals and change people’s mindsets about their identities.

According to the author, filmmakers are yet to adopt suitable roles for disabled characters such that people will begin to perceive them as normal people who deserve inclusion in social activities (Dorwart Par 1). Dowart’s use of scenes in popular movies creates a precise picture of how efforts of representing people with disability in films strengthen their identity.

Dowart’s discussion seeks to explore different ways in which filmmakers can identify talented actors without focusing on the aspect of disability. Additionally, she ascertains that the public needs to embrace conversations concerning disability representation in films among other social settings. Her discontent with current representation arises from the perception that most of the disabled characters are used to perpetuate certain stereotypes that relate to their nature in an unconscious manner (Dorwart Par 2). Thus, she calls for a genuine representation of people with disability in an acceptable approach. The article creates awareness concerning the exclusion of disabled people in social activities despite the existence of claims regarding the society’s commitment to equality.