Seattle Deaf Film Festival 2024

CODA Stories

Expired April 23, 2024 6:59 AM
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5 films in package
Raising CODAs
In this engaging documentary, filmmaker MJ Kiego interviews Deaf parents of CODA children, who describe their feelings towards dealing with the barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds while trying to parent. This unique and often underrepresented perspective on the CODA experience is both enlightening and refreshing.
My Father, a Man of Engagement
As an important pioneer in the movement for Deaf rights in France, Jacques Sangla was responsible for ushering in a new era of access for the French Deaf community by advocating for sign language, equal access and television programming for the Deaf. His filmmaker daughter Audrey examines his legacy in this engaging portrait of one of France’s most important figures in modern Deaf history.
Closed captions available
I Am CODA
The large Sedláček and Půlpán family in the Czech Republic consists of two amicably divorced Deaf parents and their hearing children, known as CODAs. Focusing on their 16-year-old daughter Jolanka, this insightful documentary presents a fresh perspective from a modern family in central Europe.
Closed captions available
Shhh!
5-year-old CODA Amanda is a precocious child who is celebrating her birthday with a family dinner. When her Deaf parents start arguing, however, she has had enough. Short and sweet, this cheeky short packs a good punchline.
To My Father
As the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his work in CODA, Troy Kotsur’s road to success was earned through hard work and dedication to achieving his dream, despite many obstacles. Born into a hearing family, Troy had a deep bond with his father Leonard, who was also the local Chief of Police. Leonard became Troy’s biggest supporter and learned ASL so he could communicate better with his son. When a devastating accident occurred while Troy was in high school, everything changed. In this moving documentary from filmmaker Sean Schiavolin, Troy pays tribute to the man that made a huge difference in his life and taught him that anything is possible.

These five unique stories all examine the profound and sometimes complicated dynamics between parents and children that have the added challenge of having to shift between the Deaf and hearing worlds.


This program's in-person screening at NWFF takes place on Sunday, April 7th at 3pm, and will be followed by the closing night night reception! Click here to get in-person tickets.

Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Festival Passes are also available.

In this engaging documentary, filmmaker MJ Kiego interviews Deaf parents of CODA children, who describe their feelings towards dealing with the barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds while trying to parent. This unique and often underrepresented perspective on the CODA experience is both enlightening and refreshing.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    American Sign Language
  • Country
    United States
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Note
    ID: A poster for “Raising CODAs” with the title in white superimposed over two images stacked vertically. Both images show a child, both sitting in front of a piece of furniture with photo frames behind them. Subtitle in white under title: “A short film by MJ Kiego.”
  • Director
    MJ Kiego
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