You get the feeling watching this documentary that things may be changing a bit in Hollywood, that PWD are being cast as real and full people not defined by being heroic, not left behind for their lack of mobility or inability to speak or hear.
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http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2013/07/30/cinemability-premier-watch-for-this-
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"Eye Opening! An Arresting look at Disability in Film and TV" ~LA Times
"..Extensive, thorough and illuminating" "CinemAbility finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them emotionally as well as intellectually." ~NYC Film Guru
"One of the most important documentaries EVERYONE should see!" ~Cinema Sentries
"A powerfully illuminating film" "(It) celebrates an art form with the power to shape the way that we as humans view both ourselves and those around us." ~Brave New Hollywood
"CinemAbility is profound, hilarious, and uplifiting." ~Jon Voight, Actor "Ray Donovan"
“CINEMABILITY contributes to an important dialogue regarding the portrayals of people with disabilities in film and television, and how these portrayals influence us all.” ~Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer "The Walking Dead"
"Jenni is a born Director!" ~Vince Gilligan, Creator "Breaking Bad"
"This one's a winner. Jenni has created something truly entertaining and important. And she made me laugh... With a Documentary!" ~Peter Farrelly, Director "There's Something About Mary."
"I was really impressed. It was amazing to see ... all the work that went into it. Jenni did a great job." ~Beau Bridges, Actor
"Jenni's approach to directing is both technically informed and creatively unique. (She) offers a fresh perspective; to directing, as well as to audiences." ~JJ Abrams, Producer/Director "Star Trek" "Lost"
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