Through deaf eyes
(DVD) 

Inspired by the "History Through Deaf Eyes" exhibition [developed by Gallaudet University in 2001] created by Jack R. Gannon [curator].

Senior advisor, Henry Lang ; contributing filmmakers, Wayne Betts, Jr., Kimby Caplan, Arthur Luhn, Adrean Mangiardi, Rene Visco, and Tracey Salaway ; project director for Gallaudet University, Jean Lindquist Bergey ; executive producers, Dalton Delan and Karen Kenton ; cinematography by Allen Moore, Michael Chin, Stephen McCarthy, John Baynard ; music by Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus.

Narrated by Stockard Channing; dramatic readings, George Guidall, Claire Augusta Bergey.

Exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America, this film presents the shared experiences of American history--family life, education, work, and community connections--from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views on language use, technology, and identity. The documentary also takes a straightforward look at life for people who are part of the cultural-linguistic group who use American Sign Language and often define themselves as "Deaf" with a capital and cultural "D" and deaf people who, for a variety of reasons, do not identify with the Deaf cultural community. The history often shows that intersections between deaf and Deaf people are many and that oppression and discrimination are common experiences.

Not rated.

DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions; stereo.

In English with optional English audio description for the visually impaired and optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.

National film registry, 1990 (Preservation of the sign language)