Loved this. I'm HoH 68 year old living in building for mainly deaf and deafblind but also other disabilities. I know sign as well. I adored the actors....and I loved the film making of the film. Robert Tarango was amazing AND is amazing in real life. Fantastic job everyone ❤️
Robert, congratulations! I was at ASDB with you and your sister Aggie and was in class of 1981. I am proud of your success in this film and being the ambassador for the Deaf-Blind. Hope you will get more roles in the future. Before I got married, I was known as Cindy Shurtz.
Absolutely wonderful, beautiful film. I perked up when I saw this because sign language is one of my favorite languages. As a hearing person, I am drawn to it. Even though I only know little , I can sign a few songs at church. Glad that Marlee was involved as I've followed her work from the 90's. I'm glad that Whoopi had a chance to moderate this conversation and wish continued success to the director and actors. I look forward to seeing their careers explode.
This is such a beautiful, powerful film. I am a Communication Assistant for the Deaf (I process phone calls for the deaf and deaf/blind community and I have to say that this is something that really gives me a whole new view on the people that I serve. Amazing!
Absolutely wonderful interview after seeing the film! So many thoughts about having a world where everyone can be included! Just as we are - irrespective of our differences and abilities!
Wow, I was going to write a letter to HKNC in Long Island and ask Robert Tarango and Sue Ruzenski why the money handling scene was conducted in the manner that it occurred? I'm looking some mutual understanding and enlightenment. By the way, I hope you all are doing well nearby the Big Apple and the gorgeous seas that outline HKNC Center.
Hello, (she/her, german native speaker. Apologies for potentially strange word-combinations) Cool question -… the money scene. ... Yes I kind of stumbled over it too - … My thoughts developed like this. In this scene the pictures delivers a nearly outrageous silently performed desperate high peaked outcry - ongoing longing and shameful scream of b.a.s.a.l. N.e.e.d. from a mistreated young good hearted person; certainly longtermely neglected by nearer Family (if so existing at all) ignored and overseen through and by society‘s members; left alone in that namely dark pit that is every night his home - The Nothing, the existence, the minimum, and the Knowing to be good The scars the Hunger the Cold. It is him who cares . Him who learns him who carries home and protects the good . Compelling constraints. -… certainly there is no righting wrong in developing any kind of specific individual understanding - and I am really curious what is intended by the director, the actor*s and the editor(s.) Cool question!
I'm so excited to see a DeafBlind person on-screen and played by an actual DeafBlind actor! Is there a full transcript of the movie itself available anywhere?
Thanks, Nai! Yes, there's a transcript on our website (www.feelingthrough.com/) on our homepage underneath the video of the film, and I also emailed you the transcript yesterday 👍
I am a 65-year-old disabled caregiver (partial deafness, atrial fibrillation) for my disabled wife (multiple strokes at age 28; now age 64). I have seen the film twice, and showed it to my wife the second time. What we especially liked is how the film was NOT made to carry the traditional message of inspiration about a particularly remarkable disabled person. This method, in my opinion, imposes an unfair standard, calling out only the examples of people or characters living with a disability in an extraordinary way, neglecting the daily challenges of ordinary life faced by disabled people who aren't great achievers or strivers but just people trying to survive. In order to understand Artie, viewers, and Tereek, the homeless young man who becomes Artie's temporary caregiver, have to enter Artie's (apparently) dark and silent world. Nondisabled people like Tereek are liable to be baffled when they encounter someone like Artie, who is waiting patiently for some kind stranger to read his sign and decide to take the time to help him. Doug Roland, thank you for your wonderful script and your persistence in getting this project completed. I really like your honesty in portraying the mixture of emotions -- confusion, resentment, guilt, anger, resolution -- that you wrote for Tereek to experience when encountering someone whose disabilities can seem so terrifyingly isolating. Yet Artie is not petrified with fear; he's glowing with confidence. He's living his life naturally, and besides, he's on the way home from a hot date, and he's feeling the afterglow. As a disabled person and caregiver who has encountered hostility and impatience from nondisabled people, I appreciate Steven Prescod's honest portrayal of the mixed emotions someone can feel when meeting a profoundly disabled person who needs help, and then decide to be a brother to a stranger trying to get home. Robert Tarango's debut as an actor is extraordinary. Deprived by nature of the "normal" means of communication, he projects a sociable, outgoing personality that fills the screen though he can only imagine how other people look and sound and react. He is one of the most striking natural talents I have ever seen. I hope to see more of his work. I'm so glad to see a DeafBlind person featured in a film, and Robert is a great representative of the disabled community. Marlee Matlin, I have admired your life and work for decades, and thank you for choosing to produce this film. Doug, I hope you win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, and make more films. Good luck to everyone who created this singular work.
Was one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen ......WAS ! WOOOPI INVOLVED...COMPLETELY F’ Ed up my view of the film.....with whooopi anywhere near it .....if sucked.
Hey Whoopi, Steven Prescod didn't play "essentially a white man," he played a young homeless black man. He wasn't playing the writer/director, Doug Roland. Why do you make everything about race? I give Steven credit for graciously answering such a stupid and insulting question.
Loved this. I'm HoH 68 year old living in building for mainly deaf and deafblind but also other disabilities. I know sign as well. I adored the actors....and I loved the film making of the film. Robert Tarango was amazing AND is amazing in real life. Fantastic job everyone ❤️
Robert, congratulations! I was at ASDB with you and your sister Aggie and was in class of 1981. I am proud of your success in this film and being the ambassador for the Deaf-Blind. Hope you will get more roles in the future. Before I got married, I was known as Cindy Shurtz.
So great to hear about your personal connection! And thanks for the kind words 🤟
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Congratulations to all of u It's about time to have authentic actors I am looking forward to seeing more movies of authentic actors in the future
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Add the list to Deaf Shakers and Movers! First Deaf-Blind Actor!! Robert Tarango!!
I'm really impressed by this dialogue. Thank you for coordinating this and providing visual description in this project. (DeafBlind)
Thanks, JennyLynn!
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Absolutely wonderful, beautiful film. I perked up when I saw this because sign language is one of my favorite languages. As a hearing person, I am drawn to it. Even though I only know little , I can sign a few songs at church. Glad that Marlee was involved as I've followed her work from the 90's. I'm glad that Whoopi had a chance to moderate this conversation and wish continued success to the director and actors. I look forward to seeing their careers explode.
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Steven's sweet face made the film for me! His emotion shows so well on his beautiful face! Good casting!
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This is such a beautiful, powerful film. I am a Communication Assistant for the Deaf (I process phone calls for the deaf and deaf/blind community and I have to say that this is something that really gives me a whole new view on the people that I serve. Amazing!
Thank you for sharing this, Lynette ❤️🙏
Absolutely wonderful interview after seeing the film! So many thoughts about having a world where everyone can be included! Just as we are - irrespective of our differences and abilities!
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This movie absolutely lovely. And I’m so grateful I came across it and got to watch it.
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This is a new beginning. A wonderful new life for many disabled actors! Kudos to you all!
Wow, I was going to write a letter to HKNC in Long Island and ask Robert Tarango and Sue Ruzenski why the money handling scene was conducted in the manner that it occurred? I'm looking some mutual understanding and enlightenment. By the way, I hope you all are doing well nearby the Big Apple and the gorgeous seas that outline HKNC Center.
Hello, (she/her, german native speaker. Apologies for potentially strange word-combinations)
Cool question -… the money scene. ...
Yes I kind of stumbled over it too - …
My thoughts developed like this. In this scene the pictures delivers a nearly outrageous silently performed desperate high peaked outcry - ongoing longing and shameful scream of b.a.s.a.l. N.e.e.d. from a mistreated young good hearted person; certainly longtermely neglected by nearer Family (if so existing at all) ignored and overseen through and by society‘s members; left alone in that namely dark pit that is every night his home -
The Nothing, the existence, the minimum, and the Knowing to be good
The scars the Hunger the Cold.
It is him who cares . Him who learns him who carries home and protects the good . Compelling constraints.
-… certainly there is no righting wrong in developing any kind of specific individual understanding - and I am really curious what is intended by the director, the actor*s and the editor(s.)
Cool question!
This is a wonderful movie! I believe as many people as possible should see it
Thank you! Feel free to share it with others.
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I'm so excited to see a DeafBlind person on-screen and played by an actual DeafBlind actor! Is there a full transcript of the movie itself available anywhere?
Thanks, Nai! Yes, there's a transcript on our website (www.feelingthrough.com/) on our homepage underneath the video of the film, and I also emailed you the transcript yesterday 👍
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I am a 65-year-old disabled caregiver (partial deafness, atrial fibrillation) for my disabled wife (multiple strokes at age 28; now age 64). I have seen the film twice, and showed it to my wife the second time. What we especially liked is how the film was NOT made to carry the traditional message of inspiration about a particularly remarkable disabled person. This method, in my opinion, imposes an unfair standard, calling out only the examples of people or characters living with a disability in an extraordinary way, neglecting the daily challenges of ordinary life faced by disabled people who aren't great achievers or strivers but just people trying to survive. In order to understand Artie, viewers, and Tereek, the homeless young man who becomes Artie's temporary caregiver, have to enter Artie's (apparently) dark and silent world. Nondisabled people like Tereek are liable to be baffled when they encounter someone like Artie, who is waiting patiently for some kind stranger to read his sign and decide to take the time to help him. Doug Roland, thank you for your wonderful script and your persistence in getting this project completed. I really like your honesty in portraying the mixture of emotions -- confusion, resentment, guilt, anger, resolution -- that you wrote for Tereek to experience when encountering someone whose disabilities can seem so terrifyingly isolating. Yet Artie is not petrified with fear; he's glowing with confidence. He's living his life naturally, and besides, he's on the way home from a hot date, and he's feeling the afterglow. As a disabled person and caregiver who has encountered hostility and impatience from nondisabled people, I appreciate Steven Prescod's honest portrayal of the mixed emotions someone can feel when meeting a profoundly disabled person who needs help, and then decide to be a brother to a stranger trying to get home. Robert Tarango's debut as an actor is extraordinary. Deprived by nature of the "normal" means of communication, he projects a sociable, outgoing personality that fills the screen though he can only imagine how other people look and sound and react. He is one of the most striking natural talents I have ever seen. I hope to see more of his work. I'm so glad to see a DeafBlind person featured in a film, and Robert is a great representative of the disabled community. Marlee Matlin, I have admired your life and work for decades, and thank you for choosing to produce this film. Doug, I hope you win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, and make more films. Good luck to everyone who created this singular work.
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Was one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen ......WAS ! WOOOPI INVOLVED...COMPLETELY F’ Ed up my view of the film.....with whooopi anywhere near it .....if sucked.
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Hey Whoopi, Steven Prescod didn't play "essentially a white man," he played a young homeless black man. He wasn't playing the writer/director, Doug Roland. Why do you make everything about race? I give Steven credit for graciously answering such a stupid and insulting question.
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