About Crips on Celluloid?

Shining a Spotlight on Disability Representation in Media

Crips on Celluloid is a dedicated platform that reviews films, TV series, and other media featuring central characters with disabilities or exploring disability-related themes. Our mission is twofold: to highlight existing ableism in cinema and media, and to promote a positive, nuanced portrayal of disability in popular culture.

Our Focus

We critically examine a wide range of media, including:

What We Do

Why It Matters

Media representation plays a crucial role in shaping societal perceptions. By critically examining disability representation in film and television, we aim to:

Challenge harmful stereotypes and misconceptions

Encourage more diverse and authentic storytelling

Empower individuals with disabilities by showcasing relatable and multifaceted characters

Promote a more inclusive and understanding society

Our Founder: Nilesh Singit

Crips on Celluloid is the brainchild of Nilesh Singit, a renowned disability rights activist, accessibility consultant, and social entrepreneur based in Bombay, India. With over two decades of experience in the field of disability rights and inclusion, Nilesh brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this platform.

Through Crips on Celluloid, Nilesh aims to bridge the gap between the disability community and the media industry, fostering a more inclusive and representative media landscape.

You may visit Nilesh's website to know more about him.  https://www.nileshsingit.com

Our Team

While Nilesh leads our efforts, Crips on Celluloid is supported by a diverse team, all passionate about disability representation in media.