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GOOD SIGN

hope this is the start of a movement,” says Siân Heder (), writer-director of this year’s Sundance mega-hit . Meaning ‘Child of Deaf Adults’, it tells the story of Ruby, who is able to hear but grew up in a Deaf family. Hot on the heels and , which also feature Deaf characters, is another elegant example of inclusivity. “I hope that this starts a real hunger to see more of these stories,” Heder adds.

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