Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat

Abstract

In March 1988, students of the world’s only Deaf university started a revolution that made national news. Now, the first film to document this historic uprising is screening on Apple TV+.

At the same time, American universities are grappling with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s war on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Black and white image of Gallaudet University students marching in the street holding placards