In this episode of Freaks No More!, actor Leonard Grobien challenges the film industry on why non-disabled performers still play disabled roles. Living with brittle bone disease, he shows how fragility and strength can exist side by side.

Who gets to play disability on screen?

Freaks No More! is about visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, and inclusion.   Following the motto "nothing about us without us", people with disabilities and neurodivergent voices share their personal stories, social perspectives, and political insights. Freaks No More! raises awareness, fights stigma, and gives a platform to lived experiences, making diversity and accessibility part of the conversation.   By the end of each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests walk away with something new - a new way to think about the word "disability", a fresh perspective on empathy, or a simple reminder to be just a little bit more kind.

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Freaks No More! is about visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Following the motto "nothing about us without us", people with disabilities and neurodivergent voices share their personal stories, social perspectives, and political insights. Freaks No More! raises awareness, fights stigma, and gives a platform to lived experiences, making diversity and accessibility part of the conversation. By the end of each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests walk away with something new - a new way to think about the word "disability", a fresh perspective on empathy, or a simple reminder to be just a little bit more kind.

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Who gets to play disability on screen?

Who gets to play disability on screen?