Throughout history, the deaf and hard of hearing have suffered from misunderstanding, prejudice, and oppression. Many deaf people do not regard themselves as disabled. Unlike other groups ... See full summary
Breaking Silence (2016) Online
- Original Title :
- Breaking Silence
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary
- Year :
- 2016
- Directror :
- Kara Eggink
- Type :
- Movie
- Time :
- 6min
- Rating :
- 6.2/10
Throughout history, the deaf and hard of hearing have suffered from misunderstanding, prejudice, and oppression. Many deaf people do not regard themselves as disabled. Unlike other groups described as having disabilities, deaf communities have their own languages. A proud, distinct deaf culture with its own rules of social interaction, values, group norms and identity has evolved. Directed by Kara Eggink, Breaking Silence gives new insight into how we should deafness as a whole.