Major Dodson - Labeled as an actor who’s running toward representation on the big screen

Major Dodson is an award-winning actor with autism who is best known for his role of Sam Anderson on “The Walking Dead.” In his current feature film, Tyson’s Run, Major plays Tyson, a fifteen-year-old with autism who seeks approval and connection from his father. Tyson’s Run shows the power and determination of family and is currently in theaters nationwide. In this episode, Major discusses the representation of disability in film and the unique role his parents played in fostering his talent, success, and acceptance of autism.

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The world will label. We will love. The Labeled and Loved Podcast tells the story no one can see. Each week our host Stephanie Hanrahan and her guests will give you a look at life behind their label. From families of special needs to public figures and educators, you will get to know a real person, not their highlight reel, and leave feeling a little less alone.