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This TV episode discusses the representation of disabled people in film, and how it is often used to show the ‘villainy’ or ‘exceptional’ traits of a character. As such, there are several clips of disabled characters portrayed in an ableist light, and that ableism is then analysed and discussed.
There is a small section on how sexual violence is portrayed against disabled characters, including clips from movies where sexual assaults take place. Sexual violence and stalking are discussed.
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Balance
TV episode analysing representation of disability in film.
30 minute TV episode, generally long stretches of narration - very little dialogue.
<div class="evocative-info-item"> Background music in opening section establishes jollity. Male narrator voice establishes traditional voice of authority - but often sarcastic, especially when describing the extent of disabilities. A lot of the talking head and narrator sections have absolutely no background noise. When clips from movies are shown, you get the scores and sound effects from that movie - these are dramatic interludes, either very dark as the villain with the disfigurement or disability is revealed, or very uplifting as the disabled character is shown to be a 'supercrip' - revealed to be intelligent/overcome their disability in a way that makes them equal to or better than the others. </div>
Visual
TV episode analysing representation of disability in film.
30 minute TV episode, generally long stretches of narration - very little dialogue.
<div class="evocative-info-item"> Lots of focus on visual aspects - this is a TV show discussing representations of disability in film, how film uses disabilities/"maiming" as a shorthand for evil, lack of moral fibre etc. There are lots of different shots of disabilities. Lots of shots of different movies, and discussion of visual metaphors and film-making decisions (sets, costumes etc), interspersed with very static moving head sections with little visual interest. All of the presenters and talking heads are shot sitting, so you can't tell who's in a wheelchair or not unless you're really paying attention. </div>
Balance
TV episode analysing representation of disability in film.
30 minute TV episode, generally long stretches of narration - very little dialogue.
lots of contrast between muscular poised bodies (male actors in Hollywood) and wheelchair users, where the balance is lower and more spread out (and visual balance is rendered differently - they take up more space horizontally)
Film/video (digital)
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