Through deaf eyes
(DVD)
Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2007].
ISBN
0793693381, 9780793693382
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AV | DVD 362.42 THR | On Shelf |
| Chicago Ridge Public Library - Stacks | DVD 305.9 THR | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD U.S. THROUGH | On Shelf |
| Lyons Public Library - Stacks | DVD DOCUMENTARY THROUGH | On Shelf |
| Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Adult DVD Nonfiction | DVD 362.4 THR | On Shelf |
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Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2007].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0793693381, 9780793693382
UPC
841887008396
Notes
General Note
Inspired by the "History through deaf eyes" exhibition created by Jack R. Gannon.
General Note
Originally produced as a documentary film for public television in 2007.
General Note
Special features: 6 short films by deaf filmmakers ("Vital signs" by Wayne Betts Jr., an excerpt from "Listen" by Kimby Caplan, "Destination : Eyeth" by Arthur Luhn, "Equilibrium" by Adrean Mangiardi, "That's my marshmallow" by Tracey Salaway, "Audism" by Rene Visco); making-of featurette (2007, 14 min.); interview with filmmaker Lawrence Hott (11 min.); 4 historic films ("Deaf mute girl reciting the 'Star spangled banner'" from 1902, "Preservation of the sign language" by George W. Veitz from 1913, "The Reverend Fletcher Dixie Home for the Deaf" ca. 1935, excerpt from "Beyond silence" from 1962).
General Note
"Enhanced for 16x9 televisions"--Container.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematography: Allen Moore ... [et al.] ; music by Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Stockard Channing.
Description
"Explores almost 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds lights on events that have shaped Deaf lives: the creation of schools for deaf students, the debate about American Sign Language, the campaign for a deaf-friendly telephone (the TTY), the fight for a deaf president at Gallaudet University, and some very loud rock and roll"--Container.
System Details
DVD, region 1; stereo.
Language
In English, with optional English subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Language
Audio-described.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hott, L. R., Garey, D., Chowder, K., Channing, S., & Gannon, J. R. (2007). Through deaf eyes (Widescreen format.). PBS Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lawrence R. Hott et al.. 2007. Through Deaf Eyes. PBS Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lawrence R. Hott et al.. Through Deaf Eyes PBS Home Video, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hott, Lawrence R., et al. Through Deaf Eyes Widescreen format., PBS Home Video, 2007.
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