[NFB-Seniors] The movie "Feeling Through" It has the first DeafBlind actor to be nominated for an academy award. It is a short film 18 minutes long.

[robertleslienewman at gmail.com]

Hi You All

 

Couldn't pass on not passing this information to you all! 

 

The movie "Feeling Through" It has the first  DeafBlind actor to be
nominated for an academy award.  It is a short film 18 minutes long.

 

Below is more information and a youtube link for the video and background on
the movie.  The video is captioned and a link for audio description.

 

The Helen Keller National Center is excited to share a very important
announcement.  Feeling Through, the first film ever to star a deafblind
actor has made the OSCARS shortlist in the category of best live action
short film!   It went from 179 films to the top five!  

 

Feeling Through is written and directed by Doug Roland.  Doug worked with
HKNC to produce the film.  If you have not seen it already we invite you to
enjoy the short 18-minute film.  It is captioned for persons interested.
Just click to watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CqzntEZZ8
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Do you need audio description of the film?  Use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM_7_BofpPQ
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Finally,  "Connecting the Dot" is a short documentary that shares the story
behind the scenes, the filmmaking in progress and the authenticates the
partnership between Doug Roland and the Helen Keller National Center.  We
invite you to enjoy the documentary, the link and password are below.   This
film is also captioned.  

 

Connecting the Dots: The Story of Feeling Through

Link: https://vimeo.com/465975419
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Password: CTD_Doc_2020

 

Finally, more exciting news.  Award winning actress and producer Marlee
Matlin has partnered with Doug Roland to produce a feature length film of
Feeling Through.  More to come on this exciting development.  You can find
fascinating interviews and discussion every Friday by viewing the Feeling
Through Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/feelingthrough
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From: Kathleen West-Evans <Kwest-evans at csavr.org
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Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President

NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary