Cert PG
75 mins
BBFC advice: Contains infrequent mild sex references
A very good friend of ours has deaf parents and, even though she has full hearing, has been brought up in the close community so well reflected in Power In Our Hands,
Angela Spielsinger's documentary chronicles the fight for equal rights of deaf people through the 20th century up to the present day.
It contains archive footage to accompany interviews with the movement's key players and these act as the movie's narrative.
Nowadays, disability legislation means there is an entitlement for users surrounding British Sign Language interpreters.
But to arrive at this point, deaf people have had to fight hard and show a great deal of imagination.
The film, commissioned by the British Deaf Association, is uplifting but, at times, a little shocking because of the discrimination which those with hearing impairments have had to face.
However, there is also much joy as contributors recall the camaraderie of their community down the years,
Their battle for equal rights has been led by some inspiring characters and all are remembered with great fondness.
Power In Our Hands is aimed at deaf people but, as someone is fortunate to be able to hear, I still found it a fascinating insight.
Reasons to watch: Fascinating insight into the deaf world
Reasons to avoid: Probably aimed more at the community than the hearing
Laughs: none
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 7/10
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Lilian GreenwoodV moving to see 'Power in Our Hands' - documentary on Deaf community's fight for equality - with largely Deaf audience at @BroadwayCinema
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