Deaf Jam (2011) film screening

Medical Anthropology and Film and Discussion Group

Tuesday 18 May 2021   15:30 to 17:00

Location:

Virtual Event

The GTC Medical Anthropology Film and Discussion Group explores the extent to which film can complement, enrich and further the study of medical anthropology themes, topics and methods. After watching selected clips, we discuss a film’s content and approach, and interrogate its capacity to support the analysis of issues relating to illness, crisis, health and wellbeing.

The theme for Trinity is ‘impairment’.

In this meeting, the group will discuss Deaf Jam (2011, directed by Judy Lieff). The film centres on the experience of Aneta Brodski, a deaf teenager living in Queens, New York, who becomes immersed in the dynamic form of American Sign Language poetry. When Aneta meets with Tahani, a hearing Palestinian slam poet, the two begin to collaborate, creating a new form of poetry that gains recognition in deaf and hearing communities alike.

After a brief introduction to the film, a link will be provided to all participants to watch film segment/s online (up to 30 mins). After the viewing, we will regroup for discussion and/or Q&A.

Conveners: Paola Esposito; Serena Alagappan.

Please contact paola.esposito@anthro.ox.ac.uk for further information or if you require help accessing the event.