San Francisco Public Library Presents
American Culture: The Deaf Perspective - A Four-Part Serious Exploring the Culture and Heritage of Deaf Americans
Deaf Heritage, Program 1 is a brief view of the emerging Deaf identity. It traces the development of American Sign Language and focuses upon some of the individuals who have contributed to the evolving heritage of Deaf people in America.
Deaf Folklore, Program 2 illustrates how the traditions and values of a people are passed on through the humor, tales, games, and personal stories of Deaf individuals.
Deaf Literature, Program 3 samples the poetry, drama, and visual literature of Deaf people as witnessed on stage and screen.
Deaf Minorities, Program 4 explores the Deaf individual’s search for cultural identity. Among those sharing personal experiences are a Cuban emigre, a Deaf-Blind man, an American Indian, a Black woman, a Lesbian, a Gay man and a Senior Citizen.
PRODUCED BY: San Francisco Public Library
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF: D.E.A.F. Media, Inc.
THIS PROGRAM WAS FUNDED BY:
National Endowment for the Humanities
San Francisco Foundation
California Council for the Humanities
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Sony Corporation of America
ORDER FORM
AMERICAN CULTURE: THE DEAF PERSPECTIVE
Please send the following format: _____ VHS _____ DVD
_____ Set(s) of all four programs @ $150.00 per set
Single videos (each tape 30 minutes)
_______ Deaf Heritage only ($40.00)
_______ Deaf Folklore only ($40.00)
_______ Deaf Literature only ($40.00)
_______ Deaf Minorities only ($40.00)
_____ Sampler reel (12 minutes) for free preview
____ Rental of above marked programs @ $25.00 per title - date: ____________
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Performance rights do not include broadcast, duplication, or cablecasting of the programs without the written approval of the San Francisco Public Library.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO :
Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library
(write "Video/DVD Account" on memo line)
MAIL TO:
Media Production
ATTN: David Schwabe
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
