Two cowboys square up to one another, gallop so fast on their horses they nearly fall off, and ultimately, confront each other in a shoot-out.
But this isn’t a multi-million dollar Hollywood film. This is two deaf actors in what looks like a cardboard set, telling their story through the power of their signing hands alone.
I first saw this short film five years ago, and it left a lasting impression on me. Watch it, and be amazed at what signing hands can do…
By Charlie Swinbourne (Editor)
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nikki
March 26, 2012
i love it and agree with u as i watch it all over again, again and again! i wonder is there any more of it cos i notice there is another actors there. i wish i could see the rest of it!