People with even a slight disability are viewed as being sympathized. They are considered objects of pity and fear, prompting many to deal with them in a dehumanizing manner. For so long, they have been cast to the peripheries of society until some of these spirited warriors broke in, rendering everyone speechless with their extraordinary skills and ABILITIES.
Their persistent efforts, strong belief in what they had, acceptance of their situation, and determination to get noticed for what they have and not what they don’t make people realize that disability is just a state of mind and nothing else. It was then that the societal lens began shifting, but this shift is insubstantial. It was enough for the filmmakers and cinematographers to introduce characters with disabilities to portray their lives. However, much like the insignificant societal change, this portrayal lacked reality.
To change the preconceived notions and assumptions when it comes to the lives of disabled people, Joel D. Fisher has penned down the incredible Film-Ability: A History of Disability in Cinema, a book that discusses in depth the portrayal of disability in cinema. The book aims to explore and compare the depictions of disability in one hundred such films to show readers what went wrong and how things could have been much better.
Although the physical or mental impairment has been displayed and represented for over 100 years, with Lon Chaney becoming the face of such characters, the portrayal has been a bit far from reality. It is neither all roses nor an eternal banishment to doom. The clichés and tropes have carved out a particular shape that Joel, through his book, intends to trim further and prune to bring to the fore the actualities of such conditions.
Joel Fisher is an avid and wholehearted fan of films, reflected in his many articles and reviews for the film websites. His writings have always been appreciated and well-received, hinting at the phenomenal work his recent endeavor would be.
Joel has pointed out what he believes to be an inaccurate reflection of real-life through his book. He has been for five years now producing a perfect concoction of his love for cinema and his experiences with disability in the form of blogs that explicitly portray how cinema believes disability to be and how it affects the wider world.
Film-Ability: A History of Disability in Cinema will show its audience a side of cinema that they may have never considered before. Through Joel Fisher’s deep analysis, critique, and sense of humor, he makes it all as accessible as possible.
The book is available to read on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback and welcomes all readers. Anyone from those who have also seen how cinema depicts disability to those who want to learn more, Film-Ability: A History of Disability in Cinema is a perfect read.
Joel D Fisher Can be reached at joeldfisher@aol.com
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