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Deaf Eye Documentary

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This movie gives an account of the history, modern life, and personal experiences of the deaf and those in the Deaf community, along with their families. Viewers are shown interviews, mini-movies, pictures, and video to illustrate the information presented in this film. Through Deaf Eyes delves deep into deaf history and life, gives viewers interesting insights into the experiences of the deaf through mini-movies, and has permanently altered my understanding of these experiences.
The film takes us through multiple past and present aspects of life as a deaf individual, tying it all together with personal stories. Firstly, this film gives a captivating account of deaf history. This movie then brings us up to modern times, displaying the advances in supportive technologies for the deaf. Lastly, many personal stories and experiences of deaf individuals, those in the Deaf community, and their families are shared which glues the entire film together. This movie gives viewers a deeper look into what it means to be deaf. …show more content…

It chronicles a man's experience using two cochlear implants, which are devices implanted in the brain and used to stimulate the cochlea to give the wearer a better sense of sound. By using audio along with the mini-movie, viewers are given a glimpse into his sound world. When he first connects his implants, they initially screech and buzz which turns to the slowly clearing sound of a dripping faucet and the music he has playing. This mini-movie gives those who can hear the unusual privilege of experiencing some of what it would be like to use a cochlear

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