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Last fall, I had the opportunity to see a screening of a unique film called Universal Signs.  The film is considered a foreign language film as it is all done in American Sign Language with English subtitles.  My own interest lies in years of working with the Deaf community, however, my husband, a filmmaker, had a completely different perspective.  We entered into a conversation on the experimental nature of the film including use of color, shot selection, score, editing, and sound. Not long after, I decided that Wesleyan would be a great place to screen the film.  Our facilities are gorgeous and we have a ready audience of budding filmmakers and a sizable population of students who take American Sign Language during their time here. I have the great fortune to work with some of those students in their Self Instructed Language Program.  The students and I worked together to bring the film here along with the filmmakers, Ann Calamia and Catherine Miller.  After the film, there will be a Question and Answer followed by a Meet and Greet in the Goldsmith Family Cinema lobby with refreshments donated by Tschudin Chocolates and Sweet Harmony Cafe and Bakery.

Please join us. The event is free with a WesID and $5 for all others.

Curious about the film? Check them out at http://www.universalsignsmovie.com.