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Deaf President Now!

Deaf President Now!

2025Movie⏱️ 1h 40m
Documentary
⭐ 8
IMDB Rating
826 votes

In 1988, Deaf students at Gallaudet University protested until the school appointed its first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a pivotal moment for Deaf rights and representation.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Bridgette Bourne-Firl, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok
Release Date
May 16, 2025
Language
American Sign Language, English
Country
United States
πŸ† 3
Wins
🎯 14
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 12
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 2.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

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Bridgette Bourne-Firl
as Self
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Jerry Covell
as Self
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Greg Hlibok
as Self
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I. King Jordan
as Self
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Tim Rarus
as Self
Paul Adelstein
Paul Adelstein
as Self - Jerry
Abigail Marlowe
Abigail Marlowe
as Self - Bridgetta
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
as Self - Tim
Leland Orser
Leland Orser
as Self - Greg
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Weston Broache
as Self - Young Greg (photo double)

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Color
Color
Production
Concordia Studio

🏷️ Keywords

gallaudet universitycollege presidentyear 1988collegedeafness

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

Our history breathes through us.
by MichelleL-377 β€’ 2025-08-22
10/10

"From silence, we create thunder. We were never silent - the world just wasn't listening. DPN: we rose together, louder than sound itself. It's not the past - it's our heartbeat today. You may look at us as silent beings, but our voice shakes the world. DPN isn't just history - it's who we are. Every Deaf person should see this. It's our history. Our power. Our voice. Our story. Well-structured, deeply moving, and a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. It shows the barriers we have faced, the obstacles we have overcome, and the strength we hol..."

πŸ“– Synopsis

In 1988, Deaf students at Gallaudet University protested until the school appointed its first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a pivotal moment for Deaf rights and representation.