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:

• Feature films

• TV series and miniseries

• Documentaries

• Web series

• Short films

• Animated content

What We Do

• In-depth Reviews: We provide thorough, thoughtful analyses of how disabilities are portrayed in various media.

• Ableism Awareness: Our reviews identify and discuss instances of ableism, stereotyping, and misrepresentation.

• Celebrating Positive Representation: We highlight and praise media that offers authentic, respectful, and empowering depictions of individuals with disabilities.

• Education and Discussion: Through our reviews and articles, we aim to educate our audience about disability issues and foster meaningful discussions.

• Promoting Inclusivity: We advocate for greater inclusion of disabled actors, writers, directors, and crew members in the entertainment industry.

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.