About the Episode
LIVE Podcast lABLEd – A Different Elephant Man: Disability in Cinema
Join podcasters and friends, Alice and Lucy for a lively and passionate 40-minute dive into disability representation in film, from the 1980 cinematic masterpiece, The Elephant Man to 2024’s A Different Man. Discover the story of John Merrick, explore the power of storytelling, and celebrate progress of more inclusive narratives.
Whether you’re a film lover, disability advocate, or simply looking for your next anarchic podcast obsession, Don’t miss LABLEd Podcast live
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