Movies and TvShows featuring "handicapped-actor" theme.

Coming Soon is a comedy about a film producer who faces numerous obstacles in making a movie, including dealing with an angry woman, nagging mother and wife, and a handicapped actor. The film explores the complexities of the filmmaking process and the personal relationships of the characters involved.

The Finishers is a touching story of Julien, a teenager with a disability, and his father who train together to compete in a triathlon. Facing obstacles and overcoming challenges, they form a strong bond through their journey of self-discovery and achievement. Set against the backdrop of Nice, France, this film explores themes of determination, friendship, and the power of the human spirit.

Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.

Paul, a man suffering from cerebral palsy, lives an unfulfilled life in a nursing home. Sitting in his wheelchair, he fantasizes about a life in which people understand him, women find him irresistible, and he is be a force to be reckoned with. He places this imagined self in four different sexual fantasies, each with a different woman.

CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion is a documentary that delves into the portrayal of disabilities in the entertainment industry. It examines the history of disability representation in film and television, and the impact it has on society. The film features interviews with actors, filmmakers, and disability advocates, providing insight into the challenges and successes of disabled individuals in the industry. Through heartfelt stories and thought-provoking analysis, CinemAbility sheds light on the importance of inclusion and diversity in media.

Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.

When a redheaded woman volunteers at an estate sale, she discovers a wristwatch that takes her on a journey to uncover the secrets of a ghost of Christmas past. Along the way, she falls in love with an army veteran and together they navigate the challenges of the holiday season.

Just a Little Inconvenience is a gripping drama based on a true story about a Vietnam War veteran who faces the challenges of coping with his disability after losing a limb. The movie explores his journey of overcoming adversity and finding hope in a world that seems to be against him.

In 1897, residents of a small Texas town are visited by a benevolent extraterrestrial being whose presence divides the community.

A group of friends on a vacation trip to Arizona encounter the curse of El Charro, a vengeful ghost seeking revenge for her murder.

Late Bloomer is the story of Sumida-san, a severely handicapped man, and his downward spiral into hell.

Six schoolmates, after their final exams, decide to go together on holiday in the Dolomites, in what will probably be their last summer together before taking different ways. In that time they will learn to know themselves and others better, facing and trying to overcome their fears.