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Universal Signs (2008)

Universal Signs poster
Directed by
Ann Calamia
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A deaf man struggles to find his place in the world after a personal tragedy and must navigate relationships with his hearing family and the deaf community. The story unfolds through visual storytelling and American Sign Language.

heartfeltquietintimateemotionalearnestreflectivesubtleslow-paced

What happens

Universal Signs is a 2008 American drama film made entirely using American Sign Language (ASL). It was written and directed by Ann Calamia. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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