Review: Code of the Freaks (2020)
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Keywords
Stereotypes, Representation of Disability, Film Analysis
Abstract
The documentary film Code of the Freaks explores representations of disability in American film. Designed to be enjoyed by academic and non-academic communities alike, the ultimate objective of the film is “to capture the conversations that we and those within our communities were so desperate to have, hoping that these conversations could also have a wider audience and reach” (Chasnoff et al., n.d.). This brief review outlines some of the key arguments of the film and connects the work to research happening in the field of media and disability studies.
References
Chasnoff, S., Carter-Long, L., Coleman, C., & Ervin, M. (2020, April 1). Code of the Freaks [Documentary].
Chasnoff, S., Nussbaum, S., Patsavas, A., & Sandahl, C. (n.d.). About the Film. Code of the Freaks. Retrieved August 23, 2021, from https://www.codeofthefreaks.com/about-the-film
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Jeffrey Preston, King's University College at Western University
Jeffrey Preston is an Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King’s University College @ Western University in London, ON. Born with a rare neuromuscular myopathy, Preston has spent his life dedicated to advocating for himself and others with disabilities. With a PhD in Media Studies from Western University, his research focuses on the representation of disability in popular and digital culture.