Showcases the original works of Deaf poet Ella Mae Lentz. This native-daughter of the Deaf community gives expression to personal and social observations in American sign Language presenting some of her more memorable poems. Students and admirers of ASL Literature benefit from a voiced-over explanation give by Ms. Lentz of each selection which precedes each poem permitting viewers to fully appreciate the nuances and messages contained in the performance....

"The poems in this collection present a story told daily among deaf people. They focus on the details and moment-to-moment experiences of what it's like to be a normal deaf person. Robbins explores the conflicts faced among deaf people, with hearing people, and on our own. He examines the inhibitions and exhibitions that are characteristically ingrained into the lives of deaf people. He also considers the work of deaf Australian poet Henry Lawson,...

A series of DVDs featuring Deaf poets performing their original works of poetry and sometimes translations of poems written by other poets in ASL. The poems are presented on each tape twice. First, the featured poet briefly discusses the work--why and how it was created, the form and structure of it and any hidden meanings and messages. The second part features a presentation of all the poems without explanation. Each DVD features a different...

A series of DVDs featuring Deaf poets performing their original works of poetry and sometimes translations of poems written by other poets in ASL. The poems are presented on each tape twice. First, the featured poet briefly discusses the work--why and how it was created, the form and structure of it and any hidden meanings and messages. The second part features a presentation of all the poems without explanation. Each DVD features a different...