Deaf President Now!

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    Peter DebrugeVariety
    The propulsive nonfiction story feels as inspirational as any scripted feature.
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    Marya E. GatesRogerEbert.com
    A firebrand historical documentary that is as crowd-pleasing and informative as it is innovative and inclusive.
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    Daniel FienbergThe Hollywood Reporter
    An efficient and inspiring primer on how hard-won and important that progress truly was and still is.
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    Dan ScullyScullyVision
    This excellent film proves essential for contemporary audiences, deaf or not, because it shows just how effective a population can be in changing the system as long as they’re willing to stand up to it.
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    Abby OlceseThe Pitch
    Deaf President Now! ultimately leaves audiences (or at least left mine) inspired to go find a cause to stand for, and a community to stand with.
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    Alex BillingtonFirstShowing.net
    It's an awesome, empowering, riveting story that most people don't know - and this doc does such a superb job of retelling it and confirming its importance as one of the greatest civil rights movements in America's history.
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    Rachel WagnerHallmarkies Podcast
    Very entertaining, really good interviews. Good story
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    Carla RenataThe Curvy Film Critic
    This rousing documentary is right on time as it reiterates how the power of collective action to demand meaningful change can foster self-determination and realize dreams long deferred.
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    Jason GorberPOV Magazine
    Deaf President Now! is a rousing film about resistance, showing the impact that can be made when demands are just.
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    Abe FriedtanzerAwards Buzz
    This film is a powerful testament to what these students accomplished and a resounding affirmation of one community’s right to exist and have someone to speak for them.
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