Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Representation & cultural practice · Working

Sensitivity reader

ELI5

A reader reviewing material for potentially harmful, inaccurate or reductive representation from relevant lived or specialist knowledge.

Used in conversation

“The production plan needs to address the sensitivity reader before work begins.”

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Explains access, language adaptation, care, provenance and emerging synthetic-media responsibilities.

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