Throughout ASL 1 and 2, we will possibly watch any of the following movies/TV shows.
Please have a parent or guardian sign the bottom of this form and return it to Miss Ewart.
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See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary (PG-13)
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“This inspirational documentary follows four deaf entertainers: a comic, drummer, actor and a singer as they attempt to
cross over to mainstream audiences. These uniquely talented entertainers overcome great challenges to celebrate
success.”
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Through Deaf Eyes: TV Documentary (PBS Production)
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The Hammer (PG-13)
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Based on a true story – “A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National
Collegiate Wrestling Championship.”
Switched at Birth (TV-14)
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“Through Deaf Eyes will take a look at deaf culture from the 19th century to the present.”
“Switched at Birth tells the story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the
hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother. Meanwhile, Daphne Vasquez, who
contracted meningitis and became deaf at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working-class
neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when the families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for
the sake of the girls.”
Disney’s The Miracle Worker (TV PG)
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“A television remake of William Gibson's classic play about Annie Sullivan's efforts to draw Helen Keller from her world of
darkness and silence.”
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Mr. Holland’s Opus (PG)
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Introduction to the Deaf Community (Sign Media, Inc.)
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Sound and Fury (PBS Documentary)
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A frustrated composer, who has a deaf son, finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.
“…A basic overview of Deaf people in America, their language and their culture.”
“SOUND AND FURY documents one family's struggle over whether or not to provide two deaf children with cochlear
implants, devices that can stimulate hearing.” SOUND AND FURY was a 2001 Academy Award nominee for Best
Documentary Feature.
True Life: I’m Deaf (MTV Documentary/TV Show)
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“Sixteen year old Chris, who was born deaf, has made the decision to get a cochlear implant. If successful, it will allow
him to hear for the first time. Amanda, who was also born deaf, discovered how to dance by the vibrations of music.
Now she has the opportunity to compete for a spot on an NFL dance team, but is afraid that her deafness will keep her
from making the cut.”
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See What I Mean: Differences Between Deaf and Hearing Cultures (Treehouse Video)
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Sweet Nothing In My Ear (Hallmark TV Movie)
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The title says it all - “…A humorous and enlightening look at the differences between Deaf and Hearing Cultures.”
“Family drama about a deaf and hearing couple who struggle to decide whether or not to give their deaf son a
cochlear implant.”
Deaf Mosaic #402: Deaf President Now (Gallaudet University Documentary)
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Gallaudet University is a college specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. In March of 1988, students, alumni,
staff and faculty protested when a hearing person, not a deaf person, was picked as Gallaudet’s newest president.
We will also be watching a variety of movies utilizing only the subtitles/closed captioning, including:
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Finding Nemo, G
Shrek, PG
Meet The Robinsons, G
Ice Age, PG
The Three Stooges, Not Rated
Spider-Man, PG-13
Pirates of the Caribbean, PG-13
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Night at the Museum, PG
The Emperor’s New Groove, G
Matilda, PG
Tom and Jerry, Not Rated
Wall-E, G
Despicable Me, PG
Planet 51, PG
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Extreme Makeover, Home Edition
Cold Case, TV-14
CSI, TV-14
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Spin City
The West Wing
Finally, we might possibly watch any of the following TV shows with Deaf related episodes.
__________________________________________________, has permission to watch the movies listed above.
Student’s Name – Print
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Parent/Guardian – Print
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Parent/Guardian – Signature
If you would prefer your child not watch a specific movie/show, please list it here and I will create an alternate
assignment for them at that time. ___________________________________________________________________________