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>> Their stories have moved
audiences to fear and
fascination.
>> You wanna see the freak!?
[ glass shatters ]
Compassion and admiration.
Since the early days of cinema
depictions of physical and
emotional disabilities have
both startled and inspired
moviegoers.
Representations of men
and women fighting for
equality on-screen and off.
Proving themselves to be
much more than objects of
pity or scorn.
>> Now stand back all of you.
I want to do this on my own.
TCM presents a festival
of films portraying the
determination, perseverance and
the ongoing struggle for
recognition and respect with
"The Projected Image:
A History of Disability
In Film."
>> [ laughs ]
Tuesdays in October
beginning at 8 pm.
For a complete schedule and
exclusive content,
visit tcm.com/dif.