With one-in-four people having a disability in the U.S. today, the lack of representation – just 2.3 percent of characters in the 100 top-grossing films of 2019 and 8 percent in family films – means that millions of people are unable to see themselves reflected in media.
The 2021 Sundance Film Festival (January 28 – February 3) will provide an opportunity for audiences with various disabilities to see themselves represented – all from the comfort of their homes through the virtual festival site.
This year, several films feature disability in the plot, including “CODA,” “Amy Tan,” “4 Feet High,” “Forever” and “Wiggle Room,” among others.
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