The Obamas' inclusion of 'Crip Camp' in their Netflix/Higher Ground lineup speaks volumes about their allyship with the disability community.
, a feature-length documentary film supported by the Sundance Institute. It will portray a story of a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that took place in the early 1970s. This camp laid the backdrop for the disabilities rights movement, which eventually led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.
The inclusion of this film in the Obamas’ production lineup is a massive step in the right direction. There is a of people with disabilities being misrepresented, defamed and underrepresented in the mainstream media.has an excellent potential of recalibrating the disability narrative in the direction that is long overdue and needed.
Along with other marginalized identities, disability has been often erased or ignored in writings and stories of American history. So, perhaps this film will be the beginning of the restoration of these narratives, and open doors for healing and redemption. It is incredibly admirable that the former President and First Lady are using their platform to bring attention to issues and communities that often have been silenced or marginalized, especially the disability community. The Obamas serve as authentic allies and supporters of this community.
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