‘This Close’ Streaming Free on BBC America All October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Kenedi
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Representation on screen is something that many minority groups have continuously fought for over the years. Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman’s This Close represented a victory of monumental proportions in this area, with Stern and Feldman being the first television showrunners in history — as well as having one of so few shows revolving around deaf culture and representation.

Shoshannah Stern recently took to Twitter to announce that BBC America will be streaming This Close along with a multitude of other shows for the entirety of the month of October absolutely free in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

This Close follows two best friends, Kate (Stern) and Michael (Feldman), as they navigate their twenties in the city of Los Angeles. The show has featured a slew of notable deaf actors such as Nyle DiMarco and Marlee Matlin and boasts around 25 deaf cast and crew members. Back in 2019, the show received the Ruderman Family Foundation Seal of Authentic Representation for its accurate portrayal of people with disabilities.

Other shows included in “The Visibility Collection” by BBC America are Crip Tales and Push Girls. BBC America is streaming all three of these shows all month with no purchase or log in. Make sure to go support a worthy cause and watch a wonderful show!

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Kenedi is a college student with her sights set on attending medical school. When she isn't hard at work, Kenedi enjoys reading, watching her favorite shows, and listening to music. Some of her favorite fandoms include Supernatural, One Tree Hill, Bones, Abbott Elementary, Percy Jackson, and Scrubs.
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