Deaf Jam

Name: Deaf Jam
Director: Judy Lieff
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-03-13
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Aneta Brodski, Terrylene

2011 · 70 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

Aneta Brodski, a deaf teen living in New York City, discovers the power of American Sign Language poetry. As she prepares to be one of the first deaf poets to compete in a spoken-word slam, her journey leads to an unexpected collaboration.

Directed by Judy Lieff

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Aneta Brodski Self
Terrylene Self

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2h 35m together

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