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Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew

Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew

By: Ajani 'AJ' Murray
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Discussions about people with disability working in the arts, media, and entertainment in front of the camera and behind it.2024 Art Politics & Government
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  • BONUS - Behind the Scenes - A Look Back on Season 1
    Aug 20 2025

    Want to know what Acting Up w/ AJ is all about? Who are these voices that join his ensemble? Where did it all begin?

    AJ takes a look back on the past 5 years and beyond in creating his podcast. Joined from the very beginning by friends and fellow podcasters, Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid. Influenced and inspired as a child by radio host, Tom Joyner, and later being joined by friend from Zeno Mountain Farm, Shawnsy Billops.

    AJ recalls the events that have lead the podcast to where it is now.

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    31 mins
  • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - When Art Finally Mirrors Reality
    May 14 2025

    We are finally here on this season finale of Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew! We are so excited to have friend and author, Kathy Roberson, lend us her mirrored experiences in raising a child with a significant cognitive disability. This a very candid conversation about family dynamics, sibling care of a brother with a disability, and the exposure it brings in publics settings.

    Prepare yourselves for an emotional ride in this extended episode of Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew! Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us on this expedition into Disability Representation in our Media Culture.

    actingupwithaj.com

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Ride Ahead (2024) - Part 2 - Ableism, Infantilization, and the Demand for Respect w/ Sam & Dan Habib
    Mar 5 2025

    Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew are back with Part 2! An Interview with Father/Son directing duo Samuel and Dan Habib. We dive deeper into the discussion about down talking, respect, boundaries, and the end of infantilization.

    The Ride Ahead, is a feature film following Director Samuel Habib as he interviews many disabled celebrities, activists, and role models around the country. With daring discussions on the topics of being an adult with a disability.

    This documentary has Audio Description and Captioning for access needs.

    Check out their website for future screenings at RideAheadFilm.com.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
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