In this video, originally posted on Facebook, Deaf comedian John Smith explains in BSL why the new documentary Found, about Deaf identity, is so important. This video was subtitled by Andy Palmer.
Watch Found by clicking here: http://www.bslzone.co.uk/watch/found/
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pennybsl
June 23, 2015
Showed it to Deaf students at school, big impact! ….. because they felt that John was personally talking with them in BSL.
Having a Deaf reviewer in front of the documentary’s scenes is a BRILLIANT way of “Deaf-led endorsement” of any programme.
We should do more like this – Deaf BSL Reviews in front of forthcoming programmes are essential VISUAL bridging tools to enable wider Deaf/hearing audiences to such programmes, especially young deaf people.
Thanks, John Smith.
John David Walker
June 23, 2015
This is quite an essential point and perhaps an element BSL Zone can think about. Most programmes have the programme, a promo and a behind the scenes – but it would also be good to have a review too.
Editor
June 23, 2015
I’ll pass this on to the BSL Zone team – thanks Charlie