Discover some productions that talk about the life of deaf people
National Day of the Deaf is celebrated on 26 September. This date aims to give visibility and raise awareness on the rights and inclusion of deaf people in society. This day was established on 29 October 2008 with decree law n. 11.796.
In fact, September 26 was chosen because it is the foundation date of the National Institute of Education for the Deaf (INES), in 1857, in Rio de Janeiro. It was the first school for the deaf in Brazil and still works today.
According to 2020 data, from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), 5% of the Brazilian population is made up of deaf people, which corresponds to over 10 million citizens, of which 2.7 million are profoundly deaf, that is , I feel nothing.
Below, discover 3 films dealing with the subject:
1. The Bélier family (2014)
The film tells the story of Paula (Louane Emera), a 16-year-old French teenager. Her father, mother and her brother are deaf and dumb. Therefore, the young woman is the interpreter of many daily activities and who directs the entire organization of the family farm, which is located in the south of France. One day, Paula decides to participate in a music competition in Paris, which means leaving the whole family behind her. The film tries to show the daily life of people without hearing and how the role of the interpreter and translator works. The feature is available on Globoplay.
2. And his name is Jonas (1979)
Jonas is a deaf young man who has difficulty socializing. He is misdiagnosed as mentally retarded and remains in a psychiatric hospital for three years. Back home, the family enrolls him in an oral school for the deaf. From this, family members begin to understand how to deal with deafness. or film portrays some problems that are part of those who live with this disability, such as the inability to communicate with parents and educators and the lack of knowledge of deaf people. The film is available on YouTube.
3. The hammer (2010)
or biopic film tells the story of Matt Hamill, a deaf fighter from the United States. Born in Loveland, Ohio, he was encouraged as a child by his grandfather to practice wrestling and faced several challenges before becoming a three-time champion. Additionally, he was the first deaf athlete to win a national college championship. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video.
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