"Poetry, friendship and respect transcend politics; delightful and endearing, utilizing upbeat music and clever graphics, Deaf Jam immerses us in the richness and complexity of deaf culture and gives us a unique perspective into a world so vibrant, so diverse, it may forever change the way we see the non-hearing."
Barbara Pokras, A.C.E., Woodstock Film Festival.
Available in 70 minute theatrical version or 53 minute broadcast version
Recommended for courses in:
Cinema/Film Studies, Diversity, Multicultural Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Human Rights, Literature, Sociology, Leadership and Performance Studies.
Educational DVD includes:
Beginning to advanced ASL poetry assignments
Complete versions of two poems featured in the film
Additional resources for workshops and use in the classroom
Click on the download button to the right to access the guide.