Through deaf eyes /

Exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America, this film presents the shared experiences of American history--family life, education, work, and community connections--from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Hyman, Judy (Composer), Claus, Jeff (Composer)
Corporate Authors:	WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.), Florentine Films, Hott Productions, Gallaudet University, PBS Home Video, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Other Authors:	Hott, Lawrence R. (Producer), Garey, Diane (Producer), Chowder, Ken (Screenwriter), Channing, Stockard (Narrator), Moore, Allen (Cinematographer), Chin, Michael (Cinematographer), McCarthy, Stephen (Cinematographer) (Cinematographer), Baynard, John (Cinematographer), Gannon, Jack R., Betts, Wayne, Jr, Taylor, Chad W., Luhn, Arthur, Magiardi, Adrean, Salaway, Tracey, Visco, Rene
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English Sign languages
Language Notes:	In English with optional English audio description for the visually impaired and optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Published:	Washington, D.C. : WETA-TV ; [2007]
Subjects:	Gallaudet University > Strike, 1988. Gallaudet University > Presidents. Deafness. Deafness in children. Deaf > Education > United States. Deaf > United States > Social conditions. Deaf > Means of communication > United States. Deaf > United States > History. Sign language. Sign language > History. American Sign Language > History. Hearing impaired. Hearing aids. Cochlear implants. Deaf > Civil rights > Washington (D.C.) Hearing Aids. Correction of Hearing Impairment. Sign Language. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

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Summary:	Exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America, this film presents the shared experiences of American history--family life, education, work, and community connections--from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views on language use, technology, and identity. The documentary also takes a straightforward look at life for people who are part of the cultural-linguistic group who use American Sign Language and often define themselves as "Deaf" with a capital and cultural "D" and deaf people who, for a variety of reasons, do not identify with the Deaf cultural community. The history often shows that intersections between deaf and Deaf people are many and that oppression and discrimination are common experiences.
Item Description:	Inspired by the "History Through Deaf Eyes" exhibition [developed by Gallaudet University in 2001] created by Jack R. Gannon [curator]. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions; stereo.
Audience:	Not rated.
Production Credits:	Cinematography by Allen Moore, Michael Chin, Stephen McCarthy, John Baynard ; music by Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus.
ISBN:	0793693381 9780793693382