Signing on : the story of Deaf breast cancer survivors, their families and the Deaf community
(LSDHH DVD)
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Published
St. Paul, MN : Barbara Allen, 2011.
Status
LSDHH - Adult Movie
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Format
LSDHH DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 85 min.) : so., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Language
sgn
Notes
General Note
"The film's title Signing On is a play on words for people whose language is American Sign Language. The documentary profiles a group of deaf breast cancer survivors (the Pink Deafies) who struggle with communication in the hearing-dominated, health-care system, where patient/provider communication can mean life or death. The film provides a glimpse into the diversity within the Deaf community through the stories of five women and follows the inspiring story of Anita, a two-time cancer survivor and founder of the only support group for Deaf women in the country. During filming, Anita and her family unexpectedly learn the real truth of her prognosis some 25 years ago and also must face the realities of a previously unknown genetic mutation that will change their lives forever."--Twin Cities Film Festival.
General Note
American sign language with English voice-over; English subtitles.
Participants/Performers
Edited by Barbara Allen, Erik Mickelson.
System Details
NTSC wide format; Aspect ratio: 16:9.
Awards
Twin Cities Film Festival 2011 Audience Best Documentary ; Official Selection Frozen River Film Festival 2012.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Allen, B., Buel, A., Meyers, N., & Mickelson, E. (2011). Signing on: the story of Deaf breast cancer survivors, their families and the Deaf community. St. Paul, MN: Barbara Allen.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Barbara. Allen et al.. 2011. Signing On: The Story of Deaf Breast Cancer Survivors, Their Families and the Deaf Community. St. Paul, MN: Barbara Allen.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Barbara. Allen et al., Signing On: The Story of Deaf Breast Cancer Survivors, Their Families and the Deaf Community. St. Paul, MN: Barbara Allen, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Allen, Barbara., Anita Buel, Nancy Meyers, and Erik Mickelson. Signing On: The Story of Deaf Breast Cancer Survivors, Their Families and the Deaf Community. St. Paul, MN: Barbara Allen, 2011.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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