Peter Quint is a new instructor at the University of North Texas, teaching American Sign Language - and he's also Deaf. In this short but heartfelt documentary, viewers witness how Peter navigates his relationships with students, bridging the language barrier to create genuine connections in the classroom. Through candid interviews, his students share how his teaching has transformed the way they communicate and understand the Deaf community.

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Beyond Words: Signed, Peter

A Deaf American Sign Language instructor at the University of North Texas builds meaningful connections with his students, transforming how they communicate—and how they understand the Deaf community.

Shine On: The Story of Tom Lee retells the true story of an ordinary man whose extraordinary bravery changed history. As Tom reflects on his life, he recounts the pivotal day he witnessed the steamboat M.E. Norman overturn on the Mississippi River. Faced with a life-or-death choice amid dangerous waters and rigid racial boundaries, Tom acts without hesitation, rescuing dozens of stranded passengers. Blending narration, music, and dance, the film honors Tom Lee’s selfless heroism while celebrating the power of moral courage in moments of crisis.

Shine On: The Story of Tom Lee

When a Mississippi River steamboat capsizes in 1925, Tom Lee—a Black man who cannot swim—risks his life to save dozens of passengers, transforming a quiet life into a lasting legacy of courage.

At the height of the Black Panther movement, a pregnant Afeni Shakur battles 189 felony charges, forced to defend herself in a trial that could cost her freedom and her unborn child's future.

The Day You Find Your Name

At the height of the Black Panther movement, a pregnant Afeni Shakur battles 189 felony charges, forced to defend herself in a trial that could cost her freedom and her unborn child's future.

Step into the heart-wrenching world of the first country in the Western Hemisphere to win freedom from European colonial powers. Through stunning original visuals, and a single intimate interview, this documentary uncovers truths about Haiti. Through the work of one medical missionary, who has made 37 trips to Haiti, we examine the ethical and historical dilemmas that face the people todayCan the narrative be changed? Will our missionary--now in herseventies-- find a way to fulfill her last mission: one last trip to the island.

THE REBEL MISSIONARY: DOLLIE MILFORT IN HAITI

In Haiti, there are no grandparents, only missionaries. A retired Army nurse and medical missionary reflects on 37 life-saving journeys to Haiti as she faces one final mission—challenging how the world understands faith, service, and a nation born of revolution.

Everyday Changemakers: Beyond Words: Signed, Peter, Shine On: The Story of Tom Lee, The Day You Find Your Name,and THE REBEL MISSIONARY: DOLLIE MILFORT IN HAITI 

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