533 articles today

'Ezra,' 'Out of My Mind' Honored for Disability Representation

Variety
Story by Emiliana Betancourt
from Variety
Image from Variety
scrn logline
Two disability-focused films, 'Ezra' and 'Out of My Mind,' honored for groundbreaking representation in Hollywood.
beat sheet
  • The Ruderman Family Foundation recognized the Disney+ and Bleecker Street projects for their 'authentic representation' of disability, as cast by acclaimed casting directors Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee.
  • These films showcase the industry's growing commitment to inclusive storytelling, shining a spotlight on diverse experiences and challenging outdated stereotypes.
call sheet
Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee, Disney+, Bleecker Street, Ruderman Family Foundation, Ezra, Out of My Mind
Read the source