Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language
Synopsis
Sign of the Times is the first feature length documentary about New Zealand's Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community. I n April 2006 New Zealand Parliament declared New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to be an official language - the culmination of a 20-year battle by the deaf community, and a true hallmark in the recognition of their native language. Sign of the Times is about the Deaf New Zealanders who fought to have their language recognised as a real language and as a viable means of communication The film documents the community's celebration of the official recognition of their language and looks at the community's ongoing hopes and aspirations for their language and culture. This is your invitation to take a journey into the Deaf world.
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- Director
- Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram
- Original Score
- Matthew Mann
- Original Title
- Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Release Date
- 21/07/2007
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Handmade Productions Aotearoa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram
Matthew Mann
Paul Wolffram
Paul Wolffram
Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Manning
Director
Paul Wolffram
Director
Victoria Manning
Producer
Paul Wolffram
Producer
Matthew Mann
Original Music Composer
Paul Wolffram
Director of Photography
Paul Wolffram
Editor
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What is Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language about?
Sign of the Times is the first feature length documentary about New Zealand's Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community. I n April 2006 New Zealand Parliament declared New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to be an official language - the culmination of a 20-year battle by the deaf community, and a true hallmark in the recognition of their native language. Sign of the Times is about the Deaf New Zealanders who fought to have their language recognised as a real language and as a viable means of communication The film documents the community's celebration of the official recognition of their language and looks at the community's ongoing hopes and aspirations for their language and culture. This is your invitation to take a journey into the Deaf world.
Who directed Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language?
Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language was directed by Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram.
Who stars in Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language?
The principal cast of Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language includes Alan Wendt.
When was Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language released and how long is it?
Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language was composed by Matthew Mann.