DISABILITY SCOOP: Film Starring Actors With Disabilities Makes Oscars History
A movie featuring predominately people with disabilities made history at the Oscars. The movie, "CODA," won the Academy Award for best picture. It also won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay, and Troy Kutsor became the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award. "CODA," which stands for child of deaf adults, is about a teenager who often interprets for her parents discovers she's a great singer, but finds herself divided between family obligations and pursuing her dreams. Advocates feel like this is a huge win for disability representation.
