Movies: American sign language asl

Featuring an entirely deaf cast and shot exclusively in American Sign Language, this is the story of a desperate, grieving couple who think they have found the only therapist who can help them - but his methods might be worse than anyone imagined....

Six deaf performers share struggles and dreams of a new Deaf generation. These poetic self-portraits in sign language show empowerment and confidence, and the vulnerabilities that come with being different....

The power of fostering animals in need is undeniable. Hopalong Animal Rescue, based in Oakland, CA, demonstrates this every day. This short film chronicles Tina Quon and Gary Moore, a couple who have dedicated their life together to fostering dogs i...

A Deaf woman scientist is experimenting with quantum physics in her lab on New Year’s Eve 1987. When she discovers a portal through time and space, she decides to use her scientific powers in unexpected ways. This funny and unique story from filmmake...

In this fast-paced dark action comedy from filmmaker Kyle Emroe, two Deaf men set out to steal a painting from one of their brothers. As they scheme to plan the perfect heist, however, there is an unexpected twist....

Kitty O’Neil (1946-2018) was a racecar driver, stunt legend, and daredevil. Known as “the fastest woman in the world,” O’Neil broke the land speed record in 1976. The first woman to join with Stunts Unlimited, the leading stunt agency in Hollywood, O...

To My Father depicts Deaf actor Troy Kotsur's journey to winning an Oscar and his father's inspiring influence on him, despite a tragic accident....

Following artist Christine Sun Kim from New York to Los Angeles and from Berlin to London, this short documentary tells the story of the artist’s practice, which spans across drawing, performance, video, large-scale murals, and beyond. Through infogr...

A mute nurse cares deeply for the dying woman she lives with, but after a miscommunication with her client, she's forced to decide if she should break the one forbidden rule of the job - going outside....

“Silence in the Dark” is a heart-pounding thriller following a mute woman on the run from a killer....

George Veditz, one-time president of the National Association of the Deaf of the United States, outlines the right of deaf people to sign instead of speak. The film is presented in American Sign Language and has no sub- or intertitles....

When a Deaf hitman goes to kill his Deaf target, the two get caught up in an argument over what should constitute appropriate last words, as the evening becomes increasingly absurd....

Dress rehearsal for the annual show runs smoothly until a disgruntled deaf girl named Meghan storms into the cafe pursued by her frustrated and furious hearing father, Jim. Meghan has just learned that, instead of spending time with her similarly dea...

Following the loss of his fiancé, Jason struggles to process his haunted emotions. This touching drama takes a creative approach to remind us that grief is different for everyone and that real love is never forgotten....

DEAF IDENTITY explores the diverse and nuanced experiences of Deafness through a series of enlightening conversations with Deaf people who have embraced their own unique identities....

Pain and suffering is a part of the human experience. We’ve all wondered where God is in times of trouble. The story of Job reminds us that our Redeemer lives and is present to help us in our darkest moments....

Participants in a research project face a life-threatening situation that will test every individual's survival instinct, in an unforgiving territory that may even be supernatural....

A man, who is known only as “Number 79,” takes part in an experimental drug trial. While under the influence of the mysterious new drug, Number 79 embarks on an experience that he will not soon forget....

In this animation integrating Deaf symbols and motifs, Hana, a deaf child, has exceptional artistic talent but struggles with an overwhelming soundscape. Hana represents a collection of deaf people’s childhood stories....

In this engaging documentary, filmmaker MJ Kiego interviews Deaf parents of CODA children, who describe their feelings towards dealing with the barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds while trying to parent. This unique and often underrepresente...