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Beginning ASL Videocourse #16: The People Behind the Bravo Family

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Seated man and girl speak to each other using sign language in an indoor space. Caption. I would sign in front of a camera.

Billy Seago interviews the actors and producers who created the Bravo family. Interviews include individual backgrounds, experiences, philosophies, and future plans. Emphasizes Deaf people as a cultural group, the interaction and communication between the Deaf and hearing world, and the importance of respect and acceptance of the Deaf.

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Runtime: 44 minutes 41 seconds

Topic: Deaf Life, Sign Language
Subtopic: Beginning ASL, Deaf - General
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 12
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Release Year: 1991
Producer/Distributor: Sign Enhancers
Series: Bravo: Beginning ASL Videocourse
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Man wearing a green turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Overlay photo of 2 runners in starting position to his side. Caption. This sign means to run fast.

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. Sick.

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Text on image reads, "Egg."

Man wearing a green turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Text on banner reads, "Business." Caption. Business.

Doctor speaks to a woman standing next to him. A boy sits on a hospital bed extending a bare foot out in front of him. Caption. But, we'll have to take some x-rays just to be sure.

Woman sits at a desk while speaking to a man in an office setting. Caption. How much money would you like to deposit?

3 people stand in a store next to stacks of colorful bath towels. Caption. Tommy, do you like this color?

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an overlay photo of plate of cookies. Caption. Cookies.

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. You can practice reading my signs.

Seated man and girl speak to each other using sign language in an indoor space. Caption. I would sign in front of a camera.

Viewer Comments

MARIAN C. (BRISTOL, VT)

January 27th, 2022 at 01:51 PM

I review these to keep my skills up and to learn more about Deaf community.
Jason B. (Robbinsdale, MN)

October 31st, 2019 at 11:50 AM

This is a helpful addition. Getting to know the actors brought even more relevance to our mission to learn. I also enjoyed some of the windows into deaf culture.