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There is much to be gained from a synthesis of critical/disability studies with film studies. This groundbreaking book analyses representations of disability in comedy films, arguing that meanings of disability and impairment drawn from cinema need to be grounded in an understanding of cinematic practices and processes. A valuable framework for doing so is by recognizing the importance of genre in the production of cinematic texts and also in shaping the expectations of the audience. An understanding of genre/form and of processes of audience interpellation and viewing position are crucial to...

The challenges currently faced by people with albinism in many African countries are becoming a focus for writers, artists, filmmakers, advocates and activists. This volume focuses on the power of cultural representations of albinism, taking into account their real-world effects and implications for social change.