We wanted to share this powerful video with you on Transgender Day of Remembrance. It’s not captioned, unfortunately. We are, however, providing a transcript of Masen Davis speaking below. The rest of it is music.
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9 PostsDeaf Parents Support Their Daughter’s Right to Marry
Blast from the Past
On October 29, 2008, Samuel and Patricia Yates’ daughter, Noreen, legally married her same-sex partner, Lisa Marie in San Francisco. This is how they felt about it.
I Support My Sister’s Right to Love
Blast from the Past
Maureen Yates Burns shares her thoughts on her sister’s same-sex marriage. This was shot shortly after her sister, Noreen, married her partner Lisa Marie on October 29, 2008.
“Yes to Love” – A Mini Documentary
Blast from the Past
October 2008
Deaf Lesbian couple Lisa Marie Wilson and Noreen Yates legally marry in this mini-documentary that was shot on October 29, 2008 in San Francisco. The couple feared their marriage would be declared invalid if Proposition 8 passed in California on November 4th, 2008.
Attention DeafQueer Filmmakers!
We desperately need more DeafQueer-positive films made by DeafQueer people!
Tribeca All Access® seeks feature-length narrative and documentary submissions from established and emerging filmmakers whose team includes a director or screenwriter from a community that is statistically under-represented in the film industry. Projects may be in any stage of development, from treatment/screenplay to post-production. Projects of any genre and or budget range are welcome to apply.
In addition to a grant of $15,000, grantees work closely with TFI and develop professional relationships throughout the film industry via networking opportunities that include: one-on-one industry meetings, panels, workshops and other events during the Tribeca Film Festival. Year-round, Tribeca All Access® also provides customized support in order to advance projects through completion. The deadline for submissions is November 5, 2012. Learn more.
Support Jade’s Latest Film
African-American Deaf Lesbian filmmaker Jade Bryan is seeking your support for her latest work, The Double Life of Zhane Rain. The film (which has yet to be produced) is about a young high school girl who suffers from a brain injury.
Jade is seeking $100,000 in funds to produce the film. Head over to Indiegogo to make a donation.