‘Out of My Mind’ Review: Positive Message About Disability on Disney+
VarietyStory by Courtney Howard
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A Disney+ adaptation of the novel 'Out of My Mind' challenges disability tropes with a dynamic protagonist and a fresh perspective on inclusive storytelling.
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- Sharon M. Draper's acclaimed novel 'Out of My Mind' comes to life on Disney+, aiming to subvert the typical 'inspirational' disabled character narrative.
- The film's lead, a tween girl with cerebral palsy, vocally rejects being seen as 'inspiring' - a refreshing take that avoids tired disability clichés.
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Sharon M. Draper, Disney+, Out of My Mind