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Deep Dive: Conversation Behind the Scenes (2019)

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Conversation Behind the Scenes
Conversation Behind the Scenes follows Dario Pasquarella, a deaf director and actor, as he leads his theater company. The film focuses on Dario's mission to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing communities through theater. By using both LIS (sign language) and spoken language in his performances, Dario aims to create a space where both communities can coexist and communicate effectively. The documentary features Dario's innovative approach to storytelling, where he integrates both forms of communication to tell narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. With a runtime of 40 minutes, the film captures the essence of Dario's work and the impact it has on fostering understanding and collaboration between people with different abilities.

Why Watch

  • Meet Dario Pasquarella, a pioneering deaf director.
  • Find out how theater can unite deaf and hearing communities.
  • See performances that use both sign and spoken language.

Did You Know

Dario Pasquarella is both the director and actor in this film.
The documentary was released in 2019 and has a duration of 40 minutes.
Dario's theater company focuses on integrating deaf and hearing audiences.

Perfect For

Deaf culture advocatesTheater enthusiastsLGBTQ+ themes