article_snippet.sent: A filmmaker, whose older sister has Down syndrome, is confronting the misuse of the word 'retarded' and exploring the history of how the medical term has evolved into a hateful insult in Amanda Lukoff upcoming documentary, which aims to change the way people think, speak and act.
article_snippet.sent: After years of being confronted with the misuse of the word 'retarded' when Gabrielle was 'on the bus and at school, at work and parties, on TV and in movies, in music and books, and most recently all over social media' Amanda says Amanda realized that other people were 'probably experiencing the same thing'. '
article_snippet.sent: I wanted to know how a term once used as a medical description for individuals with intellectual disabilities became a derogatory word used to put people down,' Amanda says.
article_snippet.sent: has on people with intellectual disabilities, as well as people with intellectual disabilities friends and families.
article_snippet.sent: We want to show people that the word [retarded] actually has a big impact when We use the word [retarded],' Amanda tells The Mighty. '