Deaf

1986 164 min ⭐ 8.3/10 10 votes

Overview

The School for the Deaf at the Alabama Institute is organized around a theory of total communication i.e. the use of signs and finger spelling in conjunction with speech, hearing aids, lip reading, gestures and the written word. The film shows sequences dealing with various aspects of this comprehensive training such as teaching students and parents to sign; speech therapy; psychological counseling; regular academic courses; vocational training; disciplinary problems; parents visits; sports and recreational activity; training in living and working independently; and developing skills in home and money management.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

English en

Cast

Crew

Frederick Wiseman

Director

Frederick Wiseman

Producer

Backdrops

Posters

External Links

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