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Deaf Mosaic #601

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Man wearing a business suit and glasses sits behind a desk. He is angled just off camera and gesturing in sign language, holding 1 hand up palm out in front of him. Caption. Deaf people tend to be more observant.

Topics of this episode of the Emmy-winning TV series, filmed in 1990, include: the National Deaf Ski Competition in Vail, Colorado; a feature on deaf stockbrokers at Merrill Lynch; paging services for the deaf in airports; and a look at deaf participants in the 1890s bicycle craze. Hosted by Gil Eastman and Mary Lou Novitsky.

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Runtime: 28 minutes 40 seconds

Topic: Deaf Life
Subtopic: Deaf - General, Deaf History
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 1990
Producer/Distributor: Gallaudet University
Series: Deaf Mosaic
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Closeup on a portafilter filled with tamped down coffee grounds. Caption. The best tasting coffee is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

2 women stand opposite a man who is leaning against a railing and using sign language. Caption. It's difficult to know where to place the interpreter.

Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language as if in an interview. She holds 1 index finger up and points out towards her open palm. Behind her, an Emmy award rests on top of a T, V set. Caption. The script is where the power is.

Group of people running down a tree-lined road, wearing numbers on their shirts like they are competing in a race. Caption. Only 375 yards to go.

Man wearing a red shirt with white lettering on the front holds his arms out while walking down a street. Caption. What's your cause? Deaf president now.

Wide shot of the U, S Capitol building. In the foreground, people walk towards the Capitol along a walkway. Caption. That the U, S Capitol is accessible.

Scruffy man wearing an army uniform stands across from a woman in a blue dress. He's holding 1 hand up and scrunching his face. Caption. To play the title character in "Ajax."

Closeup on a man's hands working on parts of a machine. Caption. Equipment his clients have entrusted to his care.

Young boy wearing a costume performs on stage. He faces the audience and uses sign language, holding 1 arm up, palm angled towards his face. Caption. It represents a new era in Deaf Theatre. A cooperative.

Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language, holding 1 finger up to her cheekbone. Next to her, a man watches her hand gestures. Caption. Entertained by extremely talented deaf performers.