Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign (1977)

Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign (1977) poster

In 1976, Hubert Smith set out with a group of researchers to visually document Yucatec Maya society within the village of Chican. This project resulted in the 4-part series, The Living Maya. During filming, however, it was impossible to ignore the use of sign language in the village. Smith and his team saw a lot of the deaf residents, filmed them often, and went back to have these sign exchanges translated. Now it is time to share a story solely about them.

Director: Hubert Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign about?
In 1976, Hubert Smith set out with a group of researchers to visually document Yucatec Maya society within the village of Chican. This project resulted in the 4-part series, The Living Maya. During filming, however, it was impossible to ignore the use of sign language in the village. Smith and his team saw a lot of the deaf residents, filmed them often, and went back to have these sign exchanges translated. Now it is time to share a story solely about them.
Who directed Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign?
Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign was directed by Hubert Smith.
How long is Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign?
Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign?
Yucatec Maya Deaf Sign is a Documentary film.