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Sia’s New Film ‘Music’ Is Harmful to the Autistic Community

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

The Australian singer-songwriter's debut movie left many with a sour taste in their mouths due to the inhumane treatment of its neuroatypical main character.…

March 1, 2021

Honey Boy film and Shia LaBeouf allegations. (Illustration by Marlowe Pody, Rhode Island School of Design)

‘Honey Boy’ Takes on New Meaning in Light of Shia LeBeouf’s Alleged Abuse

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The 2019 film tells a compelling narrative of the actor's childhood and gives insight into the history of abuse behind the recent allegations against him.…

January 19, 2021

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Sia Faces Scrutiny From Autistic Community For Upcoming Film ‘Music’

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The musician cast a neurotypical actor to play an autistic character in her soon-to-be-released movie, a choice many are calling ableist.…

December 7, 2020

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Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

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11 Songs that Tackle the Realities of Mental Health

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

These artists are shedding light on a subject that is often left in the dark.…

July 21, 2019

Abby Lee Miller and the ‘Dance Moms’ Crew: Where Are They Now?

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

The show might have been a train wreck, but it worked wonders for (almost) everyone's career.…

October 14, 2018

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By Openly Celebrating Eight Years of Sobriety, Sia Has Become a Role Model

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Fans are dedicating the #WeLoveYouKeepGoing hashtag to Sia and her sobriety.…

September 12, 2018