Signs From the Mainland
DIRECTOR(S):
Michael Cestaro LANGUAGE:
American Sign Language, English SYNOPSIS:
Starting as far back as the early 1700s, genetic deafness took a foothold on Martha’s Vineyard, where as many as one in four residents were deaf, and a majority of hearing residents also were able to communicate in what is considered one of the precursors to modern American Sign Language. SIGNS FROM THE MAINLAND explores the deeper meaning and lessons to be learned from this unique enclave where deaf and hearing individuals coexisted seamlessly.
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