E397 - Popcorn & Power Chairs - Rain Man [1988]

Episode Notes In E397, Andrew invites you to another episode of Popcorn & Power Chairs. In this episode, find out why Andrew gives the Oscar Winning movie Rain Man only 1.5 power chairs out of 5, why Charlie Babbit sucks, and why Andrew will run you over if you clap at him. We unpack the ableism in this movie about autism and disability, and look at all the ways this movie prioritized the able bodied character instead of the disabled one! Enjoy! Episode Sponsors Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Andrew's book Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.