Mindhorn: a hilarious comedy, but disablist language is no laughing matter

leeds university

Mindhorn: a hilarious comedy, but disablist language is no laughing matter

leeds university

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Abstract

Directed by Sean Foley and starring and co-written by Julian Barrett of Mighty Boosh fame, Mindhorn follows the mishaps of a washed-up actor. The film features both mental illness and learning disability. Alison Wilde considers if using disablist language can be justified for a film that lampoons dated attitudes.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Disability Arts Online
Publication status	Published - 9 Jun 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Comedy
Film
Disablism

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Mindhorn: a hilarious comedy, but disablist language is no laughing matter

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