The Silent Child
A social worker teaches a profoundly deaf girl to sign and watches her come alive — while the child's hearing family decides that signing marks her as different. Written by and starring Rachel Shenton, whose Academy Award acceptance speech was delivered in sign language.
Awards
- Academy Award — Best Live Action Short Film — Academy Awards, 2018 (Winner)
Credits
- Written by / Starring: Rachel Shenton
- Starring: Maisie Sly
Genres
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