The documentary 'Deaf President Now!' recounts the 1988 protests at Gallaudet University, sparked by the appointment of a hearing president over qualified Deaf candidates. Four students led rallies and boycotts demanding a Deaf leader, resulting in the resignation of the hearing president after eight days. Co-directed by Deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim, the film highlights this historic moment in Deaf civil rights, emphasizing its significance in broader movements, including the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It aims to inspire future generations of Deaf individuals.
The story has been buried for more than 30 years. If you're a Deaf person it's like Selma. It's your biggest moment of coming up and standing up for your rights.
To be honest, this is about a civil rights movement that apparently, no hearing people in America have known about. This wasn't just a protest to get a Deaf president.
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