this, is a space dedicated to exploring and celebrating the richness of Deaf culture through media. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of films, and tv shows that offer insight into the Deaf experience,Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or simply appreciate the artistry and stories of Deaf creators, this is your gateway to a deeper understanding. Dive in and let these pieces of media expand your perspective!

MOVIES

CODA

a film about a CODA (child of Deaf adult) wanting to pursue a music career while struggling to help out with her family business. She has to balance her hearing life with her deaf one and the struggles that come with balancing them. (On Apple TV)

SWEET NOTHING TO MY EAR

Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008, TV Movie) – A drama about a couple struggling with whether to give their deaf son a cochlear implant (available on Tubi and YouTube)

THE SILENT CHILD

The Silent Child (2017, Short Film) – An emotional short film about a deaf girl learning to communicate through sign language.

TV SHOWS

THE MIRACLE WORKER

The Miracle Worker (2000) – Another TV adaptation starring Hallie Kate Eisenberg as Helen and Alison Elliott as Anne Sullivan. (Disney or Prime Video)

SWITCHED AT BIRTH

Switched at Birth – One of the first mainstream TV series to feature extensive ASL and a Deaf main character, includes multiple Deaf and hard-of-hearing cast members, Tackles themes of identity, privilege, and disability with depth and nuance. (On ABC also on Hulu)

HISTORY