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Code of the Freaks

Directed by Salome Chasnoff

68 Min | English | USA | | Documentary
Feature | Open Captions | Audio Description
Arts, Disability Representation, Film industry, History, Media

Referencing the beloved and equally controversial cult classic Freaks (1932), this illuminating documentary from Salome Chasnoff explores the evolving century-long legacy of disability representation in Hollywood through meaningful reflections from disabled critics, activists and film lovers.

Co-presented by community partners Centre for Independent Living Toronto, Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival

Disabilities featured:

Multiple Disabilities

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