The Silent Child

Streaming video - 2017

Inspired by real-life events, this Oscar-winning short follows Libby, a profoundly deaf child nearing her first day at school. Her emotionally distant, overwhelmed mother and workaholic father seek out a quick fix to make their 'broken' child more equipped to handle the real world.Libby has lived in a world of silence but a fresh-faced social worker Joanne helps Libby transform. A once withdrawn four-year-old suddenly feels connected to the world and, over a short period of time, Joanne and Libby's relationship blossoms. As the story emerges, it becomes clear that Libby is not the one who needs to be fixed.This film is presented with English subtitles throughout the film at the request of the filmmakers due to the extensive u...se of sign language and to make the film fully accessible to deaf audiences.

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Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Network Ireland Television 2017.
2018.
Language
English
Other Authors
Chris Overton (film director), Philip York (contributor), Rachel Fielding, Rachel Shenton
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
Cover Image
Item Description
Title from title frames.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (20 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time
00:19:55
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).