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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2024 · 1H 2M

Chronic - Representation of Disability in Film

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Laurel and Brendan are a film making duo and creators of the award winning comedy drama short film CHRONIC! The film follows Frankie, played by Nadine Bhabaha (Letterkenny), who struggles to ​accept the harsh reality of a recent brain injury. Her denial persists until she reluctantly attends a birthday party from hell thrown by her inconsiderate best friend. This event becomes a wake-up call, prompting her to re-evaluate her friendships and her approach to life. The siblings join the fellas to dive into Laurel’s lived experience that inspired the film and the importance of representation of disability in film and art! You can watch CHRONIC now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ6k821Ky4k Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Laurel and Brendan are a film making duo and creators of the award winning comedy drama short film CHRONIC! The film follows Frankie, played by Nadine Bhabaha (Letterkenny), who struggles to ​accept the harsh reality of a recent brain injury. Her denial persists until she reluctantly attends a birthday party from hell thrown by her inconsiderate best friend. This event becomes a wake-up call, prompting her to re-evaluate her friendships and her approach to life. The siblings join the fellas to dive into Laurel’s lived experience that inspired the film and the importance of representation of disability in film and art! You can watch CHRONIC now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ6k821Ky4k Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

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