CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 0h 52m

Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language

Documentary

Sign of the Times is the first feature length documentary about New Zealand's Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community. I n April 2006 New Zealand Parliament declared New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to be an official language - the culmination of a 20-year battle by the deaf community, and a true hallmark in the recognition of their native language. Sign of the Times is about the Deaf New Zealanders who fought to have their language recognised as a real language and as a viable means of communication The film documents the community's celebration of the official recognition of their language and looks at the community's ongoing hopes and aspirations for their language and culture. This is your invitation to take a journey into the Deaf world.

Directed byVictoria Manning, Paul Wolffram

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
EN
Released
July 21, 2007
Studios
Handmade Productions Aotearoa

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Alan Wendt

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Victoria Manning
Paul Wolffram
Produced by
Victoria Manning
Paul Wolffram

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