Reinforcing the stigma - The representation of disability in Gattaca

K. Ellis

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Reinforcing the stigma - The representation of disability in Gattaca

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Reinforcing the stigma - The representation of disability in Gattaca

K. Ellis

Australian Screen Education Online, Vol.31, pp.111-114

2003

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Abstract

In 1997 when ‘Gattaca’ was released its director, New Zealander Andrew Niccols, said he wanted his movie to entertain audiences and provoke them to consider the direction society is taking. Now it’s 2002 and as we head closer to the ‘not too distant’ future ‘Gattaca’ portrays, it’s looking frighteningly more familiar.

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Title: Reinforcing the stigma - The representation of disability in Gattaca
Authors/Creators: K. Ellis (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Australian Screen Education Online, Vol.31, pp.111-114
Publisher: Australian Teachers of Media
Identifiers: 991005542100307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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