Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.
TURN UP THE BASS: Netflix Launches Short Documentary About Pioneering Deaf DJ Troi Lee
TURN UP THE BASS, a short documentary about the remarkable story of a renowned deaf DJ Troi Lee, is one of five films released by Netflix as part of its Documentary Talent Fund.
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Netflix Awards Funding For New Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee
Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.