Sony's 'GOAT' Makes History as First Major Studio Film with All-Disability Loop Group
Sony Pictures Animation's "GOAT" has made history as the first major studio film to feature an all-disability loop group, providing crowd noise and ambient arena sounds. The Disability Loop Group, formed through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) founded by Nic Novicki, marks a significant milestone for disability representation in Hollywood. The group made its feature film debut in this original animated action-comedy currently in theaters.
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'GOAT' made history as the first-ever all-disability loop group to work on a major studio film.
Those chants, crowd noise and ambient arena energy were provided by nearly two dozen actors with disabilities.
The Disability Loop Group, formed through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC), made its feature film debut in 'GOAT.'
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