My Father, A Man Of Engagement (2024)
• April 6th, 2024 • 0h 27min
Overview
As an important pioneer in the movement for Deaf rights in France, Jacques Sangla was responsible for ushering in a new era of access for the French Deaf community by advocating for sign language, equal access and television programming for the Deaf. His filmmaker daughter Audrey examines his legacy in this engaging portrait of one of France’s most important figures in modern Deaf history.
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