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Popcorn & Powerchairs 02 - Is E.T. a Disability Film?

Aug 27, 202344 min
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In Episode 02 of our new series, Popcorn and Powerchairs, Andrew explores whether the classic 1982 Sci-Fi Family flick, E.T. has connections to disability, and yup we find some: from some of the language they use, to the medicalization of E.T.s body, this film definitely has some disability markers that we can talk about. Enjoy!

To be a guest on Popcorn and Powerchairs or Disability After Dark, e-mail andrew@andrewgurza.com

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