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To My Father
At the 94th annual Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to take home the best supporting actor Academy Award for his moving portrayal of Frank Rossi in CODA. During his emotional acceptance speech, Troy paid tribute to his dad, or as he so eloquently put it, his “hero”. "To My Father" is the story behind the speech that moved millions. Through American Sign Language (ASL), Troy narrates his courageous journey of achievement, drawing viewers into the world of the Deaf and presenting the challenges he faced to fit into the hearing world.
Fundamental Shapes
Jacob, an unemployed actor, stumbles into an unusual gig: nude figure model for an art class. When his next-door neighbor turns up, he must find a way to keep his identity hidden, and their budding romance intact.
Eat Flowers
In 2017, Photographer Cig Harvey's best friend Mary is diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. When forced to isolate during her treatment she asks Cig to send her photographs. Every day, Cig sets out to bring color and life to Mary through her camera, every day Mary asks for more. "Eat Flowers" brings us into the vibrant worlds Cig creates for her and tells an urgent story about living, through the language of flowers.
Rosemary A.D. (After Dad)
As he cradles his newborn, a father wonders if his daughter would be better off without him and imagines her life once he is gone. Completely hand-drawn with crayons.
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Pickled Herring
After an embarrassing accident knocks a woman on her ass, her absentee father decides this is a good time to visit, committed to fixing everything possible, except their relationship.
Get Away
A group of friends spending the weekend at a remote vacation rental in the desert play a mysterious VHS tape and realize that there are too many strange and terrifying coincidences.
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Fleeing Silesia
By the end of World War II, nearly all the 4.5 million people from the state of Silesia, Germany were interned in camps, had fled, or were expelled from their home, which today only exists in the memories of those who survived.
Well-dying
Cho-won gets worried about her father due to an illness—thus visits him often. The day Cho-won brought Areum, she and her father starts to talk about their feelings toward each other for the very last time.
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At the 94th annual Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to take home the best supporting actor Academy Award for his moving portrayal of Frank Rossi in CODA. During his emotional acceptance speech, Troy paid tribute to his dad, or as he so eloquently put it, his “hero”. "To My Father" is the story behind the speech that moved millions. Through American Sign Language (ASL), Troy narrates his courageous journey of achievement, drawing viewers into the world of the Deaf and presenting the challenges he faced to fit into the hearing world.


Film Contact:

John Papola, Emergent Order Foundation

Austin, TX 78704

john@eo.foundation

917-848-8070

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    23 minutes
  • Language
    ASL
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Genre
    Disabilities, Drama, Current Events/History, Arts/Culture
  • Subtitle Language
    Yes
  • Content Warning
    Suitable for All Ages
  • Director
    Sean Schiavolin
  • Producer
    John Papola, Justin Bergeron, Troy Kotsur
  • Executive Producer
    Mark Henrie, Mark Finley
  • Cast
    Troy Kotsur, Lawson Swob, Tyrone Reins, Cayden Phoenix King, Maxwell Harris
  • Animator
    Brian Behm, Visual Effects
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