Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain (2021)
For more than a century, one group of people in Britain has been shut out of society, denied basic human rights and treated with fear and prejudice. Now, in this shocking, moving film, writer, actor and presenter Cerrie Burnell is going to uncover the hidden story of how disabled people fought back – and won their freedom. Cerrie was born without the lower part of her right arm. As a presenter on CBeebies, Cerrie was astonished to learn that some viewers thought her appearance would scare watching children. Now, she wants to find out where these attitudes to disabled people come from and why they persist today.
Director: Kate Scholefield
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 19, 2021
Cast
- Cerrie Burnell - Self - Presenter
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain about?
- For more than a century, one group of people in Britain has been shut out of society, denied basic human rights and treated with fear and prejudice. Now, in this shocking, moving film, writer, actor and presenter Cerrie Burnell is going to uncover the hidden story of how disabled people fought back – and won their freedom. Cerrie was born without the lower part of her right arm. As a presenter on CBeebies, Cerrie was astonished to learn that some viewers thought her appearance would scare watching children. Now, she wants to find out where these attitudes to disabled people come from and why they persist today.
- Who directed Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain?
- Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain was directed by Kate Scholefield.
- Who stars in Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain?
- Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain stars Cerrie Burnell.
- How long is Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain?
- Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain?
- Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain is a Documentary film.