Exploring Themes in the film Tsotsi
Tsotsi is a thinking man’s (or woman’s) film. It leaves you with plenty to think about. Can you condemn David/Tsotsi for his crimes or can you believe the experience with the baby has changed him for the better?
Dom Evans
Dom Evans
Dom Evans (They/He) is the leading expert in disability representation in media. Since 2018, they have been one of two researchers for the FilmDis Annual Study on Disability Representation on TV. They have a BFA in Film Production and are currently working on multiple TV series ideas. When not crafting their own ideas, Dom consults on disability and 2SLGBTQIA representation in film.
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Comic Review: Batgirl: Future’s End #1
Batgirl: Future’s End is a beautifully written, entertaining comic. The only downside I could find is that I want more of it.
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Comics Review: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1
When I was a kid, I never really understood or appreciated comic books. I loved comic-based animated television shows and movies, but in my small town we didn’t have a…
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Why Arrow Writers Should Pursue Olicity
Fans of Arrow know what a wonderful pairing Oliver and Felicity make. Hopefully the showrunners will take note and give us the couple we all want to see. Olicity is a thing that needs to happen!
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Glamorizing the Hospital Why the Red Band Society Does Harm
We need to stop our fascination with lives we think we understand. Instead of able-bodied writers writing our experiences, they should consult with us.
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What MyCare Ohio is Doing to PCA Care
My PCA is not getting paid for the work she has done and it is severely affecting our lives.
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The Complexities Behind the Media and Casting Actors with Disabilities
The ability to cast actors with disabilities as characters with disabilities is a complex issue, and we have other things we need to focus on, first, when it comes to disability and film.
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I’ll Trade You the Pink-Ribbon Teddy Bear for Jerry Lewis Any Day
Ingride Tischner writes a critical analysis on Jerry Lewis, the MDA, and disability charity, in general.
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SMA Awareness Month – Day 22 – Why Saying “Cure” May Harm Your Child
Dominick explores the cure mentality, in relation to caregivers, and how it can affect the self esteem of children with SMA or other disabilities.
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SMA Awareness Month – Day 21 – You Can’t Cure Disability Culture
Dominick discusses the entire idea behind cure mentality, in further detail, specifically relating it to disability culture.