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Disability-related films get Oscar nominations
This year’s Oscar-nominated themes range from slavery to aging and disability. AIDS, mental illness and cancer are the disabilities of some Best Actor nominees’ characters. There is also a disability-related film nominated for Best Picture. “Dallas Buyers Club” is based on a true story about an electrician and hustler named Ron Woodroof who is diagnosed with HIV-AIDS. Given 30 days to live, he works around the system to get medication for himself and other aids patients..Read More
(Eds Note: Oscars were awarded to Matthew McConaughey (Best Actor) and Jared Leto (Best Supporting Actor) for their portrayals in this film.)
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