Gabby Ferro
I am a 21 year old student at Kingston University. I study English Literature and Film. I will write about life as young woman with disabilities. I will include my interaction with film (my passion) and theatre events. Occasionally I will discuss music and trips I make to concerts, galleries and museums.
24 April 2012
'Temple Grandin' (2010) staring Clare Danes
Temple Grandin is an animal behaviour expert and autism advocate. HBO recently (2010) made a film following her early years staring Clare Danes for which role Danes won a Golden Globe. The film...Comments: 0
24 April 2012
A review of Benny and Joon
I recently came across Benny and Joon, as part of my film course. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and released in 1993, this movie is a typically Hollywood representation of mental illness,...Comments: 1
3 February 2012
Bringing a safe space to disabled students at Kingston university
I have recently started a society at my university called Safe Space. This offers a safe space for people with, or knows those with, disabilities and mental health issues. It will be a place where...Comments: 1
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Colin Hambrook [ED]
It seems that whenever Hollywood 'does' mental health, we always end up with these safe, highly romanticized portrayals! ' A Beautiful Mind' is another. It is an extension of the 'tragic but brave' stereotype, that tries to pigeon-hole our experience, as disabled people into a neat package where mental health can be consumed without rocking any boats.
Considering the lack of understanding of the social model of disability within 'survivor' culture, it is interesting that probably THE only blockbuster movie to date, that talks about disability as a power relationship is 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'starring Jack Nicholson.
Dave Lupton - aka Crippen
Nice one Gabby. Be interested in hearing how the Safe Space project works out. Let me know if you need any artwork, cartoons or general disability equality training materials for the group. I'm sure other people would be pleased to assist as well. :-)
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