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FRIDAY: NOVEMBER 6, 2009 |
12TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BOWL
Time: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Building/Room: Building J Theater
Description: Several high schools will compete in the mental-sharpening competition covering art/literature, Deaf studies, entertainment, math and technology, science and social studies. The defending champion is Hinsdale South and the runner up is District 230.
Admission: Free
Interpreting services donated by: Harper Deaf Program |
NEW ASL FILM: UNIVERSAL SIGNS
Time: 8:00 9:40 p.m.
Building/Room: Building J Theater
Description: After the death of his fiancée’s daughter while in his care, Andrew (Anthony Natale, Mr. Holland’s Opus), a Deaf artist, becomes a prisoner of his own mind. Tormented day and night by memories and self-blame, Andrew falls in a downward spiral of depression and anger that alienates everyone around him. It is only through a serendipitous friendship and new love with Mary (Sabrina Lloyd, Sports Night) that Andrew is able to sense the life around him – forgive himself, rediscover his muse, and experience the transformative power of love.
Starring: Anthony Natale, Sabrina Lloyd, Margot Kidder, Robert Picardo, Ashlyn Sanchez, Deanne Bray, Troy Kotsur, Aimee Garcia and Lupe Ontiveros
Admission: $10 through Harper's box office or at door.
Website: www.universalsignsmovie.com
In ASL with English subtitles
WINNER! Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Philadelphia Film Festival
WINNER! Best Actor and Best Actress at the Feel Good Film Festival, Hollywood |
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SATURDAY: NOVEMBER 7, 2009 |
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DEAFNATION EXPO
Time: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Building/Room: Building M Gym
Description: This Expo is the foremost touring trade show for, by, and about deaf people. They provide exhibitions and entertainment around the United States at no charge to the public. Their philosophy is that free admission brings a diversity of attendees who can share their culture, needs, language, and information.
Admission: Free
Website: www.deafnation.com
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NEW ASL FILM: GERALD
Time: 8:00 9:30 p.m.
Building/Room: Building J Theater
Description: This film is a journey of a young man, Corey, yearning for kinship until one day discovers he has a deaf autistic grandfather he has never knew, Corey was determined to make connection regardless. The family ties and secrets unbeknownst to the young man has surfaced, and all the events suddenly unfold. Soon afterwards, the discovery leads to chain of events that entwines the young man to the unknown. A powerful, emotional and continuous twist of events that leads to shocking truth. Rated PG
Starring: Andy Vasnick, Russell Harvard, Micaela Paulone.
Admission: $11 through Harper's box office or at door or go to Harper College's booth at the DeafNation Expo.
Website: www.aslfilms.com
In ASL with English subtitles
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