October 22, 2021
Helen & Teacher
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 22, 2021

Millicent Simmonds to star in new film, ‘Helen and Teacher’

Millicent Simmonds, the 18-year-old American actress and deaf activist, will play Helen Keller in a new feature film, Helen & Teacher. Rachel Brosnahan, who played “Midge” Maisel in the Amazon […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 3, 2021
Flash before the bang
Published by Mineli Goswami at September 3, 2021

Nyle DiMarco, other deaf actors to star in sports drama ‘Flash Before the Bang’

The latest in the roster of films about the deaf community is "Flash Before the Bang." The all-deaf sports drama builds on a true story.
Do you like it?
Read more
August 27, 2021
movie about deaf-blind
Published by Danielle Guth at August 27, 2021

Short film ‘Feeling Through’ tells touching story of deaf-blind man

The award-winning short film "Feeling Through" is a movie about deaf-blind man and a homeless man that warms the hearts of many.
Do you like it?
Read more
June 30, 2021
Audible documentary
Published by Mineli Goswami at June 30, 2021

New Netflix doc ‘Audible’ features deaf footballers

A new 39-minute immersive film “Audible” trails the lives of a deaf footballer and his teammates at the Maryland School for the Deaf. It is set to release on Netflix […]
Do you like it?
Read more
May 12, 2021
CODA film
Published by PR Hilton at May 12, 2021

Marlee Matlin, Siân Heder star in ‘CODA’: a film about a child of deaf adults

“CODA,” a feature film about a hearing child of deaf parents, won several prizes at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Ruby, played by Emilia Jones, […]
Do you like it?
Read more
November 20, 2020
film about a deaf drummer
Published by Ashley Derrington at November 20, 2020

Sound of Metal: New film about a deaf drummer

Sound of Metal, a new film about a deaf drummer, is scheduled to premier today in select theaters. The new film from director Darius Marder, has received a lot of […]
Do you like it?
Read more
March 24, 2020
deaf-blind actor
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 […]
Do you like it?
Read more
March 2, 2020
hearing loss inspired hearing loss inspired a career in entertainment
Published by Ashley Derrington at March 2, 2020

How my hearing loss inspired a career in entertainment

The world of TV and film has always been incredibly captivating to me. My hearing loss inspired me to pursue a career in entertainment.
Do you like it?
Read more
January 13, 2020
hard of hearing filmmaker
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.
Do you like it?
Read more
October 8, 2019
Deaf and hearing film
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 […]
Do you like it?
Read more
May 29, 2019
breaking barriers for deaf artists
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 29, 2019

PAD Productions: A company breaking barriers for deaf artists

I recently caught up with deaf actress and co-founder of PAD Productions (Positive About Deafness in arts and media), Lara Steward. We discussed #DeafTalent and her passion for breaking barriers […]
Do you like it?
Read more
October 9, 2018
film about people with cochlear implants
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 9, 2018

‘The Listening Project’ shares stories of life with cochlear implants

A new film about people with cochlear implants aims to inform viewers about life with hearing loss technology. Dr. Jane Madell, a renowned pediatric audiologist, and director Irene Taylor Brodsky tell […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 27, 2018
hearing loss film
Published by Kirsten Brackett at September 27, 2018

‘Eight Stories About Hearing Loss’: An upcoming film aiming to change perceptions of disabilities

What does it feel like to have hearing loss? Argentinian filmmaker Charo Mato, takes us into the eyes and ears of people living with hearing loss in her upcoming film […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 21, 2018
Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 21, 2018

Deaf community speaks out against new film ‘The Silence’

A recent Twitter storm spiraled as the Deaf community responded to an article published by  The Hollywood Reporter (THR) highlighting John Leonetti’s new film; “The Silence”, which premieres in December. The […]
Do you like it?
Read more
May 2, 2018
deaf filmmaker
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at May 2, 2018

Art mirrors reality in film ‘Lacrimosa’ by deaf filmmaker Austin Chapman

“Lacrimosa” is the name of the first song Austin Chapman heard with his Phonak hearing aids, which is the last song Mozart composed. “Lacrimosa” is also defined as “day of […]
Do you like it?
Read more
July 21, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 21, 2017

Short film ‘The Silent Child’ premieres in August to raise deaf awareness

The Silent Child is a short film based on a true story about a deaf child. It is written by Rachel Shenton (as seen on Switched at Birth) and was […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 6, 2014
Published by Christina Lisk at September 6, 2014

Children of a Lesser God, Children of a Different Choice

“Do you think that we could find a place that we can meet, not in silence and not in sound?” James Leeds (William Hurt), a speech teacher, presents this question […]
Do you like it?
Read more