TV & Film Archives | Hearing Like Me

June 23, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at June 23, 2020

Disney+ casting Deaf actress for TV series

Disney is currently doing a casting search for a Deaf actress for an upcoming Disney+ television series. "Malia," is a Deaf woman in her 20s.

April 15, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 15, 2020

Review: How season two of ‘This Close’ is relatable to the deaf community

Season Two of ‘This Close’ was released in September 2019 and picks up right where it left off. Its commitment to #deaftalent continues.

April 8, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at April 8, 2020

NBC’s ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ features deaf performers in ASL dance scene

American Sign Language and dance were joined together for a musical number on the show “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Jane Levy plays the title role of Zoey in NBC’s newest show […]

March 24, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at March 24, 2020

Deaf-Blind actor gets lead role in short film

A man from Long Island has become “perhaps the first deaf-blind actor in a lead movie role,” according to the New York Times. Robert Tarango, a kitchen worker from the […]

February 26, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at February 26, 2020

Five deaf actors to watch on Netflix right now

Are you a fan of the shows, "The Society." "You" or "Tales of the City?" All these Netflix shows feature deaf actors we love and are must watch shows!

February 17, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at February 17, 2020

Introducing Shoshannah Stern, the Deaf Doctor on Grey’s Anatomy

This past Thursday was a big night for primetime TV for deaf talent. Deaf actress Shoshannah Stern was introduced in a multi-episode arc on “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Lauren Riley, […]

January 13, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at January 13, 2020

Q&A with hard of hearing filmmaker Saleem Nasir Gondal

"Super Sonic" is a short film by hard of hearing filmmaker Saleem Nasir Gondal. It might be short but it is an important move forward for deaf cinema.

November 14, 2019

movie theaters should have open captions

Published by Ellie Warren at November 14, 2019

What we can learn about open captions from this small movie theater

People who are deaf and hard of hearing often avoid movie theaters because of inadequate captioning. More theaters should have open captions.

October 8, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 8, 2019

‘WHAT?’ A Silent film with Deaf and hearing filmmakers

Have you heard about the “not-so silent” film that channels Buster Keaton and features Deaf and hearing actors, producers, and crew? “WHAT?” is a ground breaking collaboration, written and directed […]

August 1, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 1, 2019

How my hearing loss helps my acting

Twelve-year-old Zackary Arthur doesn’t let his hearing loss pull him away from the camera. If anything, he believes it makes him a better actor. “It made me a better listener […]

July 23, 2019

Published by Jill von Büren at July 23, 2019

Lauren Ridloff will play first deaf superhero in Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’

Actress Lauren Ridloff, who is best known for her role in the Broadway play “Children of a Lesser God,” will be the first deaf superhero, according to Marvel Studios. Ridloff, […]

July 4, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at July 4, 2019

Marlee Matlin to star in Disney’s ‘Life and Deaf’

A new comedy show called "Life and Deaf," will explore the life of a kid with deaf parents in the '70s and star the award-winning actress and deaf activist Marlee Matlin.

June 27, 2019

Published by Kirsten Brackett at June 27, 2019

Pixar shows inclusivity with cochlear implant in ‘Toy Story 4’

Pixar Animation Studios took a step toward inclusivity in their newest movie, “Toy Story 4,” where they feature a little boy wearing a decorated cochlear implant. The deaf and hard […]

March 22, 2019

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 22, 2019

#DeafTalent: Deaf activist Chella Man cast for “Titans” Season 2

February 21, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at February 21, 2019

How Comedian D.J. Demers is making comedy accessible

Comedian D.J. Demers is making his comedy shows as accessible as possible, with a sign language interpreter and captions.

December 28, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 28, 2018