This is the second time the foundation has awarded its Seal and the first time it has awarded feature films
with its Seal of Authentic Representation for accurate depictions of people with disabilities. .Ramy
is based on the life of comedian Ramy Youssef and has been ordered for a second season. The series features Steve Way, who has Muscular Dystrophy, as his best friend — he’s also Youssef’s best friend in real life. Sundance TV’s romantic dramafollows a deaf couple and was created by and stars deaf actors Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman. The second season of this Sundance TV series September premieres Sept. 12.
“The Seal of Authentic Representation is an important initiative for our Foundation as we work with the entertainment community to make casting of actors with disabilities a priority, since it represents the diversity of the community at large,” Jay Ruderman said. “We’re especially gratified that we’re able to recognize feature films for the first time. And we look forward to seeing still more examples of authentic casting in still more TV series and feature films as we go forward.
The recognition continues the foundation’s push for inclusivity of actors with disabilities in film and TV. Earlier this year the Seal was awarded to ABC’s
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