“The [one] that I was always chasing was the day that this would feel normal and comfortable… And it still hasn’t come yet.” David Jeffers is a married father of two boys who experienced a life-altering accident that resulted in him becoming quadriplegic. The short film Quad Life traces his history and the present day, [click to continue...] The post Quadriplegic Sound Designer Embodies Vulnerability in “Quad Life” appeared first on Disability Belongs.| Disability Belongs
Content Warning: Discussion of Child Abuse Don’t be late, Myra, a film by Afia Serana Nathaniel, was recently awarded Best International Short Film at the 2025 DC Independent Film Festival and has seen critical acclaim in the international short film space. Released in October 2024 and filmed in Pakistan, the film follows ten-year-old Myra, played [click to continue...] The post Short Film “Don’t Be Late, Myra” Showcases “The Price Girls and Women Pay on a Daily Basis” appeared fi...| Disability Belongs
Content Warning: Physical abuse against a child Spoiler Warning: The following review includes some spoilers for the film Australian supernatural horror film Bring Her Back depicts the vulnerabilities of being a disabled child while simultaneously incorporating a fully fleshed-out portrayal of disability. The film’s two main protagonists are Andy, a 17-year-old boy, and Piper, his [click to continue...] The post Nuanced Depiction of Disability in Supernatural Horror “Bring Her Back” a...| Disability Belongs
Ensuring the lived experience of disabled people in faith-based content affirms that every human being has value and must be treated with respect.| Disability Belongs
The DC/DOX ’25 Film Festival, taking place June 12-15, highlights several disability-inclusive films. DC/DOX is a vibrant documentary film festival in the nation’s capital, celebrating bold voices, innovative visions, and dedicated truth-seekers in the art of non-fiction storytelling.| Disability Belongs
“Deaf President Now!" screening at Sundance 2025 is truly a universal story about people refusing to be invisible.| Disability Belongs
Short film at Sundance 2025 offers a glimpse into the complex world of exploitation within the entertainment industry.| Disability Belongs
“Unholy” is relatable to many young adults, regardless of any connection to any religion, who are navigating their disability among their various family members.| Disability Belongs
The aptly titled documentary short film “The Reality of Hope” highlights the incredible reach of human kindness, community, and possibility.| Disability Belongs
Joanna Leeds’ BULLDOZER follows Jo as she struggles her way through a breakup, her confounding health, and the medical system.| Disability Belongs
Short film showcases the importance of having human connections in a world where it is so easy to be isolated.| Disability Belongs
Short film allows viewers to learn how both Alzheimer’s and OCD affect not only the individual, but their family members as well.| Disability Belongs
Thomas Wiggins performed at the White House and earned the equivalent of $12 million in today’s money. Yet, as a Black, blind and (presumably) autistic man, this success was all too easily stolen from him.| Disability Belongs
While “Out of My Mind” is a coming-of-age film that will appeal to everyone, it means so much more for children and young adults with disabilities.| Disability Belongs
Series Production Team Includes Variety of Neurodiverse Writers, Production Staff, Animators, Advisors, and Voice Talent| Disability Belongs
DERAILED was born out of the rage Rachel Handler felt when a subway station near her home base in New York City underwent major renovations while the opportunity to make it accessible went ignored.| Disability Belongs