''Deafplanet'' is a Canadian television series for children in

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(ASL). It was created by marblemedia in collaboration with

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and the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf. A French-language version of the show was also produced, using

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(LSQ). The TV series aired in Canada on provincial broadcasters TVOntario,

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and

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. The show debuted in late 2003 and lasted for two seasons. The entire series has since been made available on the Encore+ channel on

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Plot

The show follows the character Max, who one day was fooling around with a museum rocket display and accidentally launched himself into space. He lands on "Deafplanet", where he meets a deaf teenager Kendra ( Amanda Richer). She only uses sign language, but with the help of an

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robot, Max is able to understand her. She is determined to help Max get back to his home.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Streaming

As of 2017, the show has begun streaming online for free on Canada Media Fund's Encore+ YouTube channel.

Awards

References

External links

deafplanet website

Production website
Sign language television shows 2000s Canadian children's television series Deaf culture TVO original programming Television shows about deaf people {{Canada-kids-tv-prog-stub