Breaking Character is the first documentary series to explore the entertainment industry from the perspective of performers with disabilities. It comes at a critical time when the industry has finally started to recognize disability as the missing link of inclusivity. We capture the ups and downs of building careers while also fighting the battle for representation. The message is simple: the talent is there; now it’s time for the talent to get opportunities.
In Season 2, four new faces continue the fight to find a place for themselves and their circle:
A Deaf music performer, actress and mother of three juggling family life, community and career.
A music producer and future mogul trying to build an empire while living with sickle cell disease.
A comedian with cerebral palsy who works at a bank by day and performs stand up at night.
An actress, dancer, model, fire breather, and body positivity activist balancing life with three types of arthritis.
This candid 10-part serial documentary captures the journey of these mould-breaking performers as they navigate the fast-paced and sometimes cutthroat entertainment industry in Hollywood North. Each episode features two or three of the performers, delving into their daily life, and taking us behind the scenes as they go through the audition process, hone their craft, eagerly await news of whether or not they get the gig, and adapt to the pressures of life in the business.
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