Deafinition

Breaking Silence

A portrait of a Deaf activist and his formerly incarcerated daughter who build new bonds through their experiences in the criminal justice system.

2023

Mother, Father, Deaf

Children of Deaf Adults, known as CODA, are caught in the middle, between the deaf and the hearing, between isolation and community, and between child

2019

Children of Silence

This film looks at the world of children with hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis. With its straightforward, rigorous cinematic style a

1962

The Listening Project

The profound impact of technology on the lives and identities of young deaf adults is explored in The Listening Project. Fourteen deaf people tell sto

2018

In a Silent World

Gifted musician Marshall and his wife Terry, a communication professor, were excited to welcome their newborn into their world. But because of her dea

2018

Audism Unveiled

In American Sign Language (ASL) with subtitles available in English, Spanish and Canadian French. This powerful documentary uses real life experience

2003

Rite of Identity

In this animation integrating Deaf symbols and motifs, Hana, a deaf child, has exceptional artistic talent but struggles with an overwhelming soundsca

2023

Je suis tes yeux

2024

Conversation Behind the Scenes

A documentary that follows the story of Dario Pasquarella, deaf director and actor, and his company. Through his work, Dario seeks to bring together t

2019

Setara

A documentary with an aim to raise awareness for workplace discrimination and see the world from the perspective of the deaf community.

2021

Louder Than Words

Jill and Michael Stark are both deaf, as are their two children. Stuck between two cultures and wanting the best future for their children, they make

El dibujo de Frida

Frida, a deaf girl, shows us La Casa del Sordo through her eyes and hands: a space where deafness ceases to be a barrier and becomes the identity of a

2023

Boys On Film 16: Possession

Golden boys, teen lust, self-conscious dolls, chance encounters, a vengeful creature, holiday romance, hidden sexuality — Boys On Film celebrates it's

2017

Silent Days

The film is separated into four chapters, each tracking a different group of protagonists who all have one thing in common – they were born deaf. Litt

2019

I'll Come to You with Deaf Eyes

This film is a letter to my friend Vincent who died ten years ago. Vincent was Deaf. He introduced me to his language, his culture, his world. Through

2016

Soul(Signs): Opera

A series of three short films exploring the intersection of opera and American Sign Language, starring some of today’s most acclaimed Deaf and signing

To the tip of your fingers

Did you sleep well? For how long? Have you had breakfast today? What did you have? Now ask a Deaf person that.

2010

Glittering Hands

Despite being deaf Sang-kuk never forgets to smile while he makes furniture. Kyung-hee can't hear either but with her natural beauty and outgoing pers

2015

La surditude

1981

Deaf President Now!

The story of the 1988 protests at Gallaudet University, the storied university for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, that led to the installment of th

2025