See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary

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See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary

Released Mar 19, 2010

1h 31m

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This documentary details the lives, trials and tribulations of several successful entertainers -- all of whom are deaf. Percussionist Bob Hiltermann is a member of a deaf rock band, while comedian C.J. Jones produces an international theater festival utilizing sign language. Singer T.L. Forsberg is torn between the world of the deaf and the hearing while working on her new CD, and Robert DeMayo's acting success is put on hold when he faces HIV and homelessness.

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

At once heartbreaking and irritating, enlightening and boring, but frankly not aesthetically well made in any particular way.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 24, 2010

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Andrew Barker

Variety

An outstanding documentary exploration of the travails of four deaf entertainers.

Mar 19, 2010

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Though this inspirational movie often cuts away too quickly from its characters' stage performances, it's a significant look at a vital, underreported segment of the entertainment world.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 18, 2010

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Thomas Caldwell

Cinema Autopsy

See What I'm Saying is very much an inspirational and celebratory film.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 20, 2010

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A deeply heartfelt documentary that manages to be illuminating, poignant and captivating while abundant with humor, warmth and charisma.

Rated: 7.95/10

Apr 25, 2010

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John Wheeler

L.A. Weekly

An involving new documentary by Hilari Scarl.

Mar 18, 2010

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Lourdes F

This documentary gave me a different perspective of the hardships the Deaf entertainers have to go through.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Audience Member

Inspiring and eye-opening

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

The most versatile movie! Whipping out my tears. You guys did great I love you all! I recommendation it! I'll love to buy DVD when it's release!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Synopsis

This documentary details the lives, trials and tribulations of several successful entertainers -- all of whom are deaf. Percussionist Bob Hiltermann is a member of a deaf rock band, while comedian C.J. Jones produces an international theater festival utilizing sign language. Singer T.L. Forsberg is torn between the world of the deaf and the hearing while working on her new CD, and Robert DeMayo's acting success is put on hold when he faces HIV and homelessness.

Director: Hilari Scarl
Producer: Hilari Scarl
Production Co: Worldplay
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 19, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 5, 2018
Runtime: 1h 31m

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