Disability Arts, Disability Justice

Laura Flanders interviews two performance artists whose work illustrates how difference and neurodiversity make art and society richer and much more interesting. Alice Sheppard is a wheelchair dancer and esteemed choreographer, the artistic director of the company Kinetic Light. Jess Thom is a performer and comedian with Tourettes Syndrome, the founder of the project TourettesHero. In their conversations with Laura, they question the role of art in society as well as our attitudes towards disability and what is typically considered “normal”.  Music in the Middle:  "Bakabana" by Brooklyn Funk Essentials from their new album Stay Good, courtesy of Dorado Records.If you would like to request accessibility-related assistance, report any accessibility problems, or request any information in accessible alternative formats, email us at [email protected] the full episode notes and to become a member supporter goto https://Patreon.com/theLFShowIt’s finally here. The Laura Flanders Show arrives on public television this Sunday!Tune in this Sunday, September 6th at 11:30 am ET on the WORLD channel, or watch online on YouTube. And then join Laura afterwards, at 12pm ET for a post-broadcast talk-back hosted esteemed action hero Elizabeth Streb. Click here at 12pm Sunday. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O’Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel