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From the Joker to the Phantom of the Opera, from Scar to Alphonso from The Umbrella Academy, there are numerous examples of facial scarring or differences being used to identify the villain in media and to emphasize their evil. How do we change this stereotype and bring about industry-wide change to ensure facial differences are represented across all characters? In this episode, Ashley and Iva are joined by actor, dancer, recording artist, and fellow cleft advocate, Alex Isenberg, to dive into the history of this trope and what a more equitable future could look like.
By Smile Train Podcast NetworkFrom the Joker to the Phantom of the Opera, from Scar to Alphonso from The Umbrella Academy, there are numerous examples of facial scarring or differences being used to identify the villain in media and to emphasize their evil. How do we change this stereotype and bring about industry-wide change to ensure facial differences are represented across all characters? In this episode, Ashley and Iva are joined by actor, dancer, recording artist, and fellow cleft advocate, Alex Isenberg, to dive into the history of this trope and what a more equitable future could look like.