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Seeing Voices (Oliver Sacks)
- 1990 ----- color ----- 27 min ----- vhs
- (Upon Reflection series) Host Marcia Alvar speaks with Dr. Oliver Sacks, neurologist and author. They discuss his latest book, Seeing Voices: A Journey into the World of the Deaf. Dr. Sacks relates the history of prejudice towards the deaf, common misconceptions, and the ebb and flow of acceptance of American Sign Language. Billy and Howie Seago (professional actors) demonstrate the concept of a identifiable deaf culture because of sign language. Dr. Sacks the possible isolation of deaf children born to hearing parents, early childhood education (which must include ASL), and the fears caused by advancing technology. (Signed in ASL)
- Topics: (Family Life, Linguistics, Speech and Hearing Sciences)
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