Sara Benaim
Engl 101
11/24/15
Essay 3 rough draft- Murderball
Disabled people have often carried the burden of a heavy misconception. Society tends to believe that people with disabilities are different from able bodied people; that they ‘lesser’ people, not at the same ‘human rank’ as the rest of society. The film Murderball, by Dana Shapira and Alex Rubin, has managed to combat this stereotype, making paraplegics look like gladiators and seem totally above the realm of disability . This move isn't "endearing", "inspiring", or "charming", it's ass-kicking. It portrayed the successful "handicapped" person as a leader, triumphing over adversity in a way which serves as an example to others; their impairment gives disabled people a chance
Engl 101
11/24/15
Essay 3 rough draft- Murderball
Disabled people have often carried the burden of a heavy misconception. Society tends to believe that people with disabilities are different from able bodied people; that they ‘lesser’ people, not at the same ‘human rank’ as the rest of society. The film Murderball, by Dana Shapira and Alex Rubin, has managed to combat this stereotype, making paraplegics look like gladiators and seem totally above the realm of disability . This move isn't "endearing", "inspiring", or "charming", it's ass-kicking. It portrayed the successful "handicapped" person as a leader, triumphing over adversity in a way which serves as an example to others; their impairment gives disabled people a chance