One thing I haven't talked about is why representation matters. So a bit of background on my disability, I wasn't always a wheelchair user. I've been in a chair for about eleven years now because I got an auto immune disease
And the biggest adjustment was looking at storybooks or dolls or films and not seeing myself any more. There was no such thing as a disabled Disney princess, and my parents had a hell of a time trying to explain why. Honestly, lack of representation growing up caused issues.
As I got older obviously I adjusted to it, but I know lots of people with the same issue; maybe a bit different. As I said on this account earlier, our films are a reflection of our society. So what does it mean when disabled people aren't included in that idealised view?
Representation is important to 10 year olds as much as it is to older people who have waited their whole lives to see their stories told on a big screen. It's validating to see your stories being considered worthy enough of filmmaking because it's a revered medium
Can you remember the first time you watched a film and saw a character that reminded you of yourself? Or a character you wanted to be when you grew up? Tell me about them, I love hearing people's reactions to films!!
It doesnt have to be disability or anything related, just your most relateable character!
