These five films highlight stories of Deaf people from all over the world whose advocacy work on behalf of the Deaf community has helped push back against oppression and create positive change for the future.
This program's in-person screening at NWFF takes place on Saturday, April 6th at 12:30pm. Get in-person tickets here!
Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Festival Passes are also available.
Three different storylines are skillfully woven together offering three unique perspectives on the Deaf experience: a young Deaf woman struggles to connect with her hearing boyfriend; a Deaf man has an argument with his mother, complicated by an interpreter who wants to take sides; and a Deaf woman encounters barriers during a job interview despite her excellent qualifications. This nuanced film based on real-life experiences challenges viewers to think and engage in meaningful discussion.
- Year2022
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageAmerican Sign Language, English
- CountryCanada
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningAdult, Profanity, Nudity
- NoteID: A poster for “The 5%” with the title superimposed over an image of three people, two women and a man, sitting on the ground in posed positions. Across the top is the text: “Victoria Soo Lum, Clarence Paulo Cansieio, Elizabeth Morris.”
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- DirectorAlexandra Hickox, Nathan Hughes-Berry
- ScreenwriterNathan Hughes-Berry, Alexandra Hickox
- ProducerAlexandra Hickox
- CastVictoria Soo Lum, Elizabeth Morris, Clarence Cansicio, Natasha Courage Bacchus, Juilan Ritchie, Paul Oruck, Cecelia Chiu, Elaine Corris, Karen Halpern, Tyson Coady
These five films highlight stories of Deaf people from all over the world whose advocacy work on behalf of the Deaf community has helped push back against oppression and create positive change for the future.
This program's in-person screening at NWFF takes place on Saturday, April 6th at 12:30pm. Get in-person tickets here!
Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Festival Passes are also available.
Three different storylines are skillfully woven together offering three unique perspectives on the Deaf experience: a young Deaf woman struggles to connect with her hearing boyfriend; a Deaf man has an argument with his mother, complicated by an interpreter who wants to take sides; and a Deaf woman encounters barriers during a job interview despite her excellent qualifications. This nuanced film based on real-life experiences challenges viewers to think and engage in meaningful discussion.
- Year2022
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageAmerican Sign Language, English
- CountryCanada
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningAdult, Profanity, Nudity
- NoteID: A poster for “The 5%” with the title superimposed over an image of three people, two women and a man, sitting on the ground in posed positions. Across the top is the text: “Victoria Soo Lum, Clarence Paulo Cansieio, Elizabeth Morris.”
- Social Media
- DirectorAlexandra Hickox, Nathan Hughes-Berry
- ScreenwriterNathan Hughes-Berry, Alexandra Hickox
- ProducerAlexandra Hickox
- CastVictoria Soo Lum, Elizabeth Morris, Clarence Cansicio, Natasha Courage Bacchus, Juilan Ritchie, Paul Oruck, Cecelia Chiu, Elaine Corris, Karen Halpern, Tyson Coady
