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Film challenge spotlights people with disabilities

Some 61 million Americans have some type of disability, but fewer than 3% of film and primetime TV speaking roles are for disabled characters, and they are usually played by non-disabled actors. The Easterseales Disability Film Challenge is making a push to spotlight roles, creators and actors with disabilities. Danya Bacchus has the story.
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