The film is about a Bedouin village in Israel where EVERYONE uses sign language, regardless of whether they are hearing or Deaf. The sign language utilized in this village is one that has evolved for hundreds of years in this village only (essentially, over the course of time, they have "made up" their own sign language). In the film, one family decides to have their (if I remember correctly) 2-year-old son implanted with a CI - the first child in the village's history to do so.
I had the opportunity to see this film at John A. Logan College. When the film was over, we were able to Skype with the director in Israel. It was truly an amazing experience! I hope you enjoy this trailer!
This is awesome! I cannot believe that, and what an amazing way for everyone to come together in one language within such a diverse community!
ReplyDeleteI have this book. The research being done on this language is helping linguists to learn how the mind and brain develop and process language.
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