Breaking Silence
Throughout history, the deaf and hard of hearing have suffered from misunderstanding, prejudice, and oppression. Some people see inability to hear as a social disadvantage or handicap, rather than a physical difference. But 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. Disabled means rendered incapable of action or use, especially by physical injury; incapacitated . This suggests that being disabled means having lost an ability or capacity one formerly had. Directed by Kara Eggink, Breaking Silence gives new insight into how we should deafness as a whole.
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Kara EgginkDirector
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Kara EgginkProducer
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:5 minutes
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Completion Date:February 17, 2015
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes