American Sign Language - Interpreter Training: Streaming Videos

Emmy winner about the impact a woman's deaf parents have on her life. Mare Winningham, Sid Caesar, Cloris Leachman, Ed Waterstreet.

This is the first documentary about Black ASL: the unique dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) that developed within historically segregated African American Deaf communities. The program highlights the different uses of space, hand use, directional movement, and facial expression, which are ways that Black ASL distinguishes itself as a vibrant dialect of American Sign Language.

Parents (Jeff Daniels, Marlee Matlin) disagree over whether their deaf child should have surgery that could restore partial hearing, but with some risks involved.

Inspired by real-life events, this Oscar-winning short follows Libby, a profoundly deaf child nearing her first day at school. Her emotionally distant, overwhelmed mother and workaholic father seek out a quick fix to make their 'broken' child more equipped to handle the real world.

Temporarily available online as part of the Gallaudet National Deaf Life Museum's online exhibit, History Through Deaf Eyes.

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.