Framed: Interrogating disability in the media. 1997 Edited by Ann Pointon with Chris Davis Framed brought together the thinking and writing on a large number of the key players who were pushing for more and fairer representation of disabled people…
R J Mitte talking about being a disabled actor on BBC
BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31923337 3.56
2015 Broadsheet Moving Image Portrayal of Disability:Then and Now
This years 12 page broadsheet examines current portrayal in TV and Film and Past portrayal of disability. PDF Word document Large print version Text-only version Easy-read version
Portrayal in Film
A series of clips showing portrayals of disability in mainstream film, across the history of cinema. Full playlist here.
Raspberry Ripple Awards
An awards ceremony ceremony co-ordinated by supporters of the 1 in 8 group which monitors disabled representation in the media. Prizes are awarded for the best and worst portrayals of disabled people in the media in a range of categories…
Disabling Imagery
The Disabling Imagery website was finished for BFI in 2004 and contains an historical analysis of portrayal of disabled people mainly in film. It has a range of activities for primary and secondary pupils linked to specific film clips. The…
Stereotypes
The 1 in 8 Group brought together TV Producers/Directors, Actors, Disability Rights Advocates and Parents. Its aim was to change the portrayal of disability in the mainstream media. To challenge stereotypes and make disability ordinary. It carried out lunches for…
Off Limits – Images of Disability
(suitable for ages 8 to 18) Channel 4 programme from 1993 presented Mick Scarlet. Still very relevant. Video here Length 24.22
Cast Offs
Channel 4 in 2009 commissioned a 6 part drama series about a reality TV show where 6 disabled characters played by disabled actors are marooned on an island for 90 days. Cast offs
CinemAbility – a film by Jenni Gold
This dynamic documentary takes a detailed look at the evolution of “disability” in entertainment by going behind the scenes to interview Filmmakers, Studio Executives, Film Historians, and Celebrities, and by utilizing vivid clips from Hollywood’s most beloved motion pictures and…