''See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary'' is a 2010 feature documentary produced and directed by
Hilari Scarl.
[See What I'm Saying official website]
It focuses on the lives of
deaf entertainers
Bob Hiltermann,
TL Forsberg
TL Forsberg (born 8 September in Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian hard of hearing singer, songwriter and actress who proudly embraces the word "deaf" She is a graduate of George Brown Theatre School, Forsberg performed as the singer/front ...
,
CJ Jones
CJ Jones (born September 29, 1950) is an American actor residing in Los Angeles. He is one of the subjects of '' See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary'' (2009). Jones made his feature film debut with Edgar Wright's '' Baby Drive ...
, and
Robert DeMayo and their attempts to cross over to mainstream audiences. These talented entertainers overcome great challenges on their way to personal triumphs and professional success.
Reception
The film was cited as a necessary look at the world of deaf performers.
The film won awards at five film festivals (Newport Beach, Philadelphia International, Jury Award at the DC Deaf Film Festival Jury, World Deaf Cinema and Perspektiva Moscow Film Festival) was an Official Selection at dozens of other film festivals.
[ The film screened in 800 cities in 19 countries and was also part of an exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art that focused on deaf culture.]
See also
* List of films featuring the deaf and hard of hearing
References
External links
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* http://www.seewhatimsayingmovie.com
American documentary films
2010 films
Documentary films about deaf people
Documentary films about actors
Deaf culture in the United States
Films with screenplays by Dalan Musson
2000s American films
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