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Speech Disorders: Media

This guide provides resources about speech disorders.

Films

Aphasia the Movie
Actor Carl McIntyre suffered a major stroke in 2005 and lost his ability to read, write, and speak. In this movie, McIntyre stars as himself and portrays his experience with an acquired brain injury with humor and intelligence.
The King's Speech
The story of King George VI of Britain's ascension to the throne and his experience with a stutter and anxiety. The movie focuses on a speech given at the outbreak of World War II.
Regarding Henry
Harrison Ford stars in this movie about a prominent lawyer who suffers a gun shot wound, which results in a lack of oxygen to his brain. The movie deals with his recovery and the man he becomes.

Documentaries

My Beautiful Broken Brain
Lotje Sodderland journeys into her own brain to recover and rehabilitate after a hemorrhagic stroke leaves her unable to communicate.
The Way We Talk
A documentary about stuttering and how it is to say what is in your heart. The Way We Talk is a personal documentary intimately centered around a support group for people who stutter on their journey toward self-acceptance.

Disclaimer

Please note that these films do not necessarily portray the experience of any or all individuals who have speech disorders.

TV Characters with Speech Disorders

Tara Maclay- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Stutter)

Norma Romano- Orange is the New Black (Does not speak due to her stutter)

Effy-Skins (Selective mutism)

Last Updated: Nov 9, 2023 9:11 AM
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Subjects: Health & Medicine

Tags: ALA Carnegie Whitney Grant, Disability, Speech and Hearing Science, Speech Disorders