Born in the country but forced to live in a hostel for the deaf in Melbourne from a very young age, William talks about his isolation, depression and separation from family. This is a tragic story reflecting the lack of facilities and support for the deaf in rural Victoria. With Auslan signing and subtitles.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2000849
Languages
Auslan
English
English
Audience classifications
ACMI classified
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Rural conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural conditions
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hearing impaired
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → People with disabilities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
DVCAM; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan