In the Land of the Deaf - DVD

A lyrical and visionary journey into the origins of Italian silent cinema, Italia - Fire and Ashes (Italia. Il fuoco, la cenere) revisits the dazzling artistry and industry that shaped the first generation of international stars, filmmakers, and genres. In it's world of brisk action and romantic delirium, the Italian cinema enjoyed worldwide popularity, inspiring artists and audiences in the medium's infancy. The protagonists of Italia - Fire and Ashes are male and female directors, actors and actresses, technicians and critics who contributed to the exuberant originality of that cinema. Narrated by the voice of Isabella Rossellini, Italia awakens the stunning archive footage through the original words of those who contributed to that aesthetic and cultural revolution. An art dedicated to the sublime, to sophistication and to death an era of splendor and the history of a country that would soon fall into the abyss of Fascism, from the ashes of which will be reborn one of the greatest cinemas in the world.

Drowning In Silence is a quest for answers and a personal journey of healing in the midst of tragedy. After a mother's three-year-old son drowns, she is confronted with the silent epidemic of childhood drowning. She investigates why there is so little information about the number one cause of death in children under four. As she travels to meet other parents who have experienced similar devastation, we see her film is just as much about seeking solace as it is finding solutions. The documentary delves into the history of childhood drowning by speaking with pediatricians, water safety advocates, and stakeholders. The discussion considers what we can do to shift the pendulum and fight against childhood drowning and create more racial equity in water safety. This raw depiction of loss, perseverance, and community shows how pain can be turned into purpose and truly effect change.

William Hurt and Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin* light up the screen as John Leeds and Sarah Norman, two strong-willed people who discover that real love needs no words. John teaches at a school for the deaf. Sarah used to be the school's brightest student, though she refused to read lips, and is now employed as its custodian. John immediately falls for the beautiful and stubborn Sarah, but soon realizes he must get past her anger