Actress Bethany Anne Lind discusses the portrayal of stuttering in motion pictures and live theater. We are all changing the narrative about stuttering.

<p>Bethany Anne Lind is an acclaimed actress&nbsp;who makes her home here in Georgia.&nbsp; I had the pleasure of teaching her to stutter for the award-winning play <em><strong>Carapace</strong></em>- at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta.&nbsp; In addition to an extensive live theater portfolio, she has had roles in <em>Ozark, The Walking Dead, The Stranger Things</em>.&nbsp; Streaming now is her movie <em>Blood on Her Name</em>.&nbsp; We discuss how stuttering is portrayed in theater and movies.&nbsp; After decades of tolerance for belittling people who stutter and making stuttering a punchline, we are now seeing a shift in the narrative about stuttering.&nbsp; It is my opinion that the acting and film industry has a responsibility to respect people who stutter.&nbsp; The ADA protects people who stutter against discrimination. <em>The King's Speech</em> and <em>Carapace </em>are two triumphs for people who stutter.&nbsp; Documentaries <em>When I Stutter</em> and<em> My Beautiful Stutter</em> are newer additions to a catalog of better portrayal of stuttering and the impact it has on people.&nbsp; After listening to Bethany Anne Lind, begin enjoying her talent on your television and watch for her in local theater.</p>