Hear and Now
Synopsis
Filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky aims her camera at her own life to capture the remarkable transformation of her deaf parents, who decided to undergo a life-changing procedure to restore their hearing after spending 65 years in silence. Chronicling her parents' experiences over their first year of having sound in their lives, Brodsky tells a deeply personal tale that moved viewers to bestow it with the Documentary Audience Award at Sundance 2007.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irene Taylor
- Original Title
- Hear and Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irene Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Taylor
Director
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What is Hear and Now about?
Filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky aims her camera at her own life to capture the remarkable transformation of her deaf parents, who decided to undergo a life-changing procedure to restore their hearing after spending 65 years in silence. Chronicling her parents' experiences over their first year of having sound in their lives, Brodsky tells a deeply personal tale that moved viewers to bestow it with the Documentary Audience Award at Sundance 2007.
Who directed Hear and Now?
Hear and Now was directed by Irene Taylor.
Who stars in Hear and Now?
The principal cast of Hear and Now includes Not specified.
When was Hear and Now released and how long is it?
Hear and Now was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.