Representatividade no audiovisual : a voz dos roteiristas com deficiência visual.

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the significance of representation for individuals with visual impairments in the conception of audiovisual works, with a particular focus on the role of screenwriters. To achieve this objective, a comprehensive literature review was conducted addressing topics such as representation in audiovisual media, stereotypes associated with individuals with visual impairments, and authorship in cinema. Building upon these discussions, an exploratory analysis was performed on four episodes of the series “In the Dark” (2019), which features characters with visual impairments and includes episodes authored by a screenwriter with a visual impairment. The analysis employed Nelson's (1994) categories of stereotypes and a scene count to examine instances where the visual impairment of the characters is highlighted. The conclusion suggests that the involvement of a screenwriter with a visual impairment significantly influences the final outcome of the audiovisual product and the representation of characters with disabilities.