People with disabilities make up around 25% of the US population, but are cast in less than 2% of the roles we see in films. Not only are people with disabilities underrepresented, they are often portrayed in ways that contribute to harmful stereotypes.
Join us as disabled and non-disabled advocates from Lincoln-based Zeno Mountain Farm describe Zeno's year round programing and unique, empowering model of community and lifelong friendship as a model to counteract harmful stereotypes and isolation. We’ll watch Bigger Than Us, a short documentary film about Zeno's inclusive filmmaking, and learn about Zeno's feature film Best Summer Ever, filmed in Bristol and Lincoln, with a cast and crew of over 50% disabled talent. This film is a first of its kind, and was sold to Hulu in 2021.