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I find it fascinating to read the message. particularly the bit about that the extras (called 'background artists') need to be 'slim build' (a hint that if you have a chip on your shoulder about your belly, do not apply!) I just wonder when this type of movie will be, in the future of course, subject of an analysis of the (cultural) annihilation of other forms of human beings. Nazi austro-germany (amongst other European nations)wanted a society of beautiful, perfect bodies. This film want to show presumably, 'presentable', extracts like beautiful flowers in a pot. Haven't moved too far from the past, haven't we. well the glass is not half empty, at least we don't annihilate human beings because of their impairment. do we? Best, Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Arnold" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 7:04 AM Subject: Re: Casting for film in Bristol In retrospect I think my choice of wording to respond to this was somewhat misleading an inappropriate, so I will rephrase. Whilst seeing this as an important aspect of disabled peoples history that needs to be brought to the widest attention, I myself don't support notions of conventional cinema that call for "realistic" casting if in the process that calls for certain conventions in body design that are restrictive to those who do not fit the paradigm. By all means people are entitled to make that kind of cinema, I don't think however it belongs in the sphere of emancipatory cinema. > -----Original Message----- > From: The Disability-Research Discussion List > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Liz Crow > Sent: 04 June 2008 18:42 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Casting for film in Bristol > > Dear Colleague > > Award winning film writer/director, Liz Crow is looking for > film extras to be in her latest production, set in 1940's > Germany during the second world war. > > It's an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional > film production unit, working alongside a professional > disabled director and a mixture of professional actors. Shooting the week of 9th June in the Bristol area. > > We are looking for about 7 DISABLED people between the age of > 18 and 90 to be background artists. All body shapes > welcomed, but you must be of slim build. (You will most > likely be needed Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th). > > We are also looking for 10 non disabled people to play the > parts of staff members at a party. (You will be needed on > Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th.) > > If you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible. > We need to see a picture of you. So get snapping and send us one: > Email: [log in to unmask] > > We look forward to hearing from you. > > In September 1939, Adolf Hitler signed a secret order > authorising Aktion T-4, a programme of systematic killing of > a quarter of a million disabled children and adults. > Incarcerated in institutions, it was close to impossible for > disabled people to resist. Yet some did. In doing so, they > became an integral part of the resistance that brought > Aktion-T4 to an end. > Resistance is an installation that combines experimental > drama and documentary portraits with multi-sensory > experience. Based on real events, it brings to light a > neglected period of history and commemorates those lost to > it. And, 70 years on, when the echoes of > Aktion-T4 can still be heard, it delivers a warning from the past. > > Lou Birks > Producer > 'Resistance' > www.roaring-girl.com/prod16_a.shtml > > > -- > Liz Crow > Roaring Girl Productions > 1c Birchall Road, Bristol BS6 7TW UK > +44 (0) 117 944 6882 > [log in to unmask] > roaring-girl.com > ________________End of message________________ > > This Disability-Research Discussion list is managed by the > Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds > (www.leeds.ac.uk/disability-studies). > Enquiries about list administration should be sent to > [log in to unmask] > > Archives and tools are located at: > www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html > You can VIEW, POST, JOIN and LEAVE the list by logging in to > this web page. > > ________________End of message________________ This Disability-Research Discussion list is managed by the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds (www.leeds.ac.uk/disability-studies). 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