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Owen Tooth
The first wheelchair user to direct an episode of EastEnders, a British soap opera. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his career.
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Jan 8, 2025
• 30min
Disabled film director: ‘It was like I was invisible’
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Owen Tooth, the first wheelchair user to direct EastEnders, shares his journey from film to television after feeling invisible in the industry. He discusses the unique challenges he faced and highlights the importance of representation in film. Sam Lewis, a London lawyer dealing with rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s, reveals her struggles with inaccessible rental properties and the reluctance of landlords to accommodate disabled tenants. Their insights shed light on the urgent need for improved accessibility and support in housing and media.
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