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Steve Sykes, Exploring Disability Inclusion and Representation in Film | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson

Published October 18, 2021 at 12:20 PM CDT

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Steve Sykes is the host of "View From the Back Row" a podcast and part of the Front Row Network.

Steve Sykes is the host of the podcast "View From the Back Row" which explores disability inclusion and representation in film. The podcast is part of the Front Row Network. Sykes spoke with Community Voices about the podcast and the progress of the film industry to be more inclusive in casting people with various disabilities.

Previously aired on Sept. 14, 2021.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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