Getting it Right

The call for authenticity in disability representation has been offered as a corrective to Hollywood’s tendency toward stereotyping.
What constitutes authenticity, though, is up for debate.

Riva Lehrer talking in during an interview. Riva is a light-skinned individual with short hair. They are wearing glasses and a black long-sleeved shirt. The caption reads, “Let’s see what the narrative that’s based on the actual experiences would e

On “Getting it Right”

From the pre-production archives: Tekki Lomnicki, Riva Lehrer, and Lawrence Carter-Long, Maybe the Moon, Unbreakable, Million Dollar Baby, The Ringer, disabled actors

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Crom Saunders being interviewed in front of a green screen.

Talking about The Heart is a Lonely Hunter with Crom Saunders

Authentic portrayals, play vs film, sign fluency

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Crom Saunders being interviewed in front of a green screen. Crom is a bald, light skinned individual wearing glasses and a maroon long-sleeved button up.

Deaf Characters in Film with Crom Saunders

Sign fluency, isolation of Deaf characters, Deaf eyes

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Lawrence Carter-Long being interviewed in front of a green screen. Lawrence is a light skinned individual with short hair. Wearing a light-colored long-sleeved button-up.

“What films do you like?” with Lawrence Carter-Long

Yo Tambien, disTHIS! Film festival, subverting stereotypes

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