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I've Unplugged

A Swiss documentary about people who have chosen to disconnect their cochlear implants.

Summer in Lockdown

Six members of the Deaf community tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affected their lives in Summer 2020.

I Want To Change The World

Meet Daniel, a Deaf teenager who wants to make the world a better place, with the introduction of a BSL GCSE and more!

History of Deaf Education: Part 1

A look back at Deaf education, from early signing schools to the 1880 Milan conference.

History of Deaf Education: Part 2

An exploration of Deaf education through the 20th century to the current policy for mainstreaming.
American Shelter

American Shelter

Watch our documentary about a refuge for Deaf people who have experienced domestic abuse, in Seattle, America. [Note: this programme deals with domestic abuse.]
Being Marcus

Being Marcus

Observational documentary, providing an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man.
Cheers for BSL

Cheers for BSL

Documentary about the stage 3 debate for the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.
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Deaf History

Deaf History

Portraits of historical figures who were deaf
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Deaf Rewind

Deaf Rewind

Brush up on the epic moments of modern Deaf history!
Deaf Sisterhood

Deaf Sisterhood

Follow Aran's life journey as she thinks about converting to Islam. What will she decide to do?
Deaf Victorians

Deaf Victorians

A documentary about the fascinating lives of three Deaf Victorians.
Dot

Dot

A drama documentary about the life of Deaf poet, playwright and activist, Dorothy Miles. [Note: this programme deals with suicide.]
Dot's Legacy

Dot's Legacy

Nadia Nadarajah examines the life and legacy of Deaf poet, playwright and activist Dot Miles, who died in 1993.
Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014)

Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014)

Watch Rinkoo Barpaga's thought-provoking documentary about racism in the Deaf community, made as part of our Zoom 2014 scheme.
Evolution of BSL

Evolution of BSL

Ramon Woolfe finds out how sign language has evolved

Father Cyril

Father Cyril

Beloved Deafblind priest, Father Cyril, tells his inspiring story, spanning from unlikely origins to his incredible world-wide ministry.
Found

Found

Documentary: Three Deaf people tell us about the day they found the Deaf world, sign language and a new identity.
Found at the Deaf Club

Found at the Deaf Club

Three Deaf people explain how discovering their local Deaf clubs changed their lives.
Found in Love

Found in Love

Three Deaf people explain how falling in love helped them discover Deaf culture, Deaf identity and BSL.
Found in Sport

Found in Sport

Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after getting involved in different kinds of sport.
Found in the UK

Found in the UK

Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after moving to the UK.
Germany - Safe Refuge

Germany - Safe Refuge

Is Germany a safe haven for Deaf refugees who have risked their lives to escape from war? [Note: this programme deals with descriptions of violence.]
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Getting Personal

Getting Personal

A hard hitting interview series, presented by Deepa Shastri.
Haiti: Source of Hope

Haiti: Source of Hope

Documentary: How Deaf people in Haiti rebuilt their lives after the 2010 earthquake
History of Deaf Education: Part 1

History of Deaf Education: Part 1

A look back at Deaf education, from early signing schools to the 1880 Milan conference.
History of Deaf Education: Part 2

History of Deaf Education: Part 2

An exploration of Deaf education through the 20th century to the current policy for mainstreaming.
I Want To Change The World

I Want To Change The World

Meet Daniel, a Deaf teenager who wants to make the world a better place, with the introduction of a BSL GCSE and more!
I've Unplugged

I've Unplugged

A Swiss documentary about people who have chosen to disconnect their cochlear implants.
Life in Lockdown

Life in Lockdown

Six Deaf people in very different situations tell us about life during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Life Stories

Life Stories

Several Deaf people look back on their lives and how they became who they are today.
Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014)

Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014)

Watch Melissa Mostyn's documentary about how Deaf people experience their parents' grief.
Living with Parkinson's

Living with Parkinson's

Documentary looking at Deaf people with Parkinson's

Look Here/Not Here

Look Here/Not Here

The inside story of the characters and narrative of Here/Not Here, the Deaf hip hop music drama.

Lost Spaces

Lost Spaces

“We are here, we are not invisible!" Bristol Deaf community go on a quest to secure their future.
Michel's Last Journey

Michel's Last Journey

A Deaf tetraplegic man convinces his family to support his wish to die in Switzerland. [Note: this programme deals with suicide and mental health.]
Scottish Islanders

Scottish Islanders

Our documentary about Deaf people living in remote areas of the UK.
Shakespeare: Found in Translation

Shakespeare: Found in Translation

Documentary following Deafinitely Theatre as they translate a classic Shakespeare play for a Deaf audience.
South Africa: Strong Deaf Women

South Africa: Strong Deaf Women

Documentary: What are Deaf women's daily lives like in post-apartheid South Africa?
Summer in Lockdown

Summer in Lockdown

Six members of the Deaf community tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affected their lives in Summer 2020.

The Battle for BSL

The Battle for BSL

Watch our documentary about how the status of BSL has developed.
The Maze of Democracy

The Maze of Democracy

How Westminster works and how to vote in the General Election
The Third Brigade

The Third Brigade

Documentary following a Deaf brigade during the Libyan revolution. [Note: this programme contains adult themes and descriptions of violence.]
World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 1

World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 1

The first part of our documentary telling Deaf people's stories of living in wartime Britain for the first time.
World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 2

World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 2

The second part of our documentary featuring Deaf people's memories of wartime in Britain.

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