[Nfb-greeley] Fw: [Colorado-talk] In the Dark TV Show

[Melissa R. Green]

Sincerely, 
MelissaR. Green and Pj 

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From: Dan Burke via Colorado-Talk  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:58 am
Subject: [Colorado-talk] In the Dark TV Show

>
>
> from President Riccobono -
> 
> I just shared the post on the NFB's Face Book page, and urge all of
> you to do the same.
> 
> In the Dark:
> On April 4, the CW television network, which is affiliated with CBS,
> plans to launch a television series called In the Dark that features a
> blind character. This series is just the latest in a long line of
> shows and movies about the blind, without the blind. The National
> Federation of the Blind was not consulted at all by the CW during the
> writing or casting process, and the producers claim they could not
> find a blind actress to play the leading role. For this reason, and in
> light of resolutions passed by our conventions on this topic, we
> issued a strong statement urging the cancellation of the series. We
> now need to follow up with action. We cannot allow Hollywood to define
> us any longer. The blind belong at the center of our own stories,
> playing blind characters and taking our place on screen alongside our
> sighted colleagues. All affiliates should be amplifying this message
> on your social media platforms using the hash tag #LetUsPlayUs.
> Members who have been rejected for acting roles on the basis of
> blindness or who have successfully participated in acting or
> performance should email their stories to Chris Danielsen at
> cdanielsen at nfb.org. Finally, it may be necessary for us to publicly
> protest if the CW and the show’s producers do not respond to efforts
> we have made to discuss this issue with them. Please stay tuned for
> word of action that may be planned in the New York City area in early
> April.
> 
> -- 
> Dan Burke
> President, NFB of Denver
> 
> "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"
> My Cell:  406.546.8546
> Twitter:  @DallDonal
> 
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