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Who gets to play disability on screen?

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February 6, 2026

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.

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People with visible and invisible disabilities share their perspectives on society and life, true to the motto "nothing about us without us."

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