CODA | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2020
- A young dancer struggles to find her place in the hearing and deaf worlds.
CODA is used with permission from Erika Davis-Marsh. Learn more at erikadavismarsh.com.
For all her life, Alex has been in limbo between two worlds. As a CODA -- a Child of Deaf Adults -- she has grown up with two parents who cannot hear. But she can hear and exists in that world as well.
Being pulled between the two sides of her life has been hard all her life, and the division within her has affected all parts of her life, including her performance in her school's dance program, where she hopes to emerge as a choreography.
Then she meets Josh, a charming, handsome and kind drummer who is deaf. Alex falls for Josh and pretends to be deaf to fit into his world more easily. But when Josh finds out the truth, Alex is forced to grapple with and unify the two disparate parts of her life and her self.
Writer-director Erika Davis-Marsh's compelling, poignant drama captures a perspective and community that rarely gets much screentime. Combining aspects of family drama, dance and romance, it combines beautifully observant writing with rich, intimate camerawork and strong performances to deliver a portrait of a woman trying to find her place in the world.
The storyline toggles between scenes from Alex's childhood and her present, making connections between being a CODA and her current journey to find a place she belongs, whether it's romantically with someone else or in her creative practice. But Alex finds it difficult to integrate her experiences: she's different in the hearing world because she has deaf parents, but she doesn't quite fit in the deaf world either because her ability to hear sets her apart.
Actor Kerrynton Jones beautifully portrays the internal dilemma that Alex grapples with, able to capture both the euphoria of finding a kindred soul and her voice while also the fears and confusions of never quite being understood. The film is notable as well for using three deaf actors -- Ryan Lane, CJ Jones and Antoinette Abbamonte -- who give wonderfully vivid, emotionally engaging performances that offer a glimpse into how it feels to move and live as a deaf person, pursuing passions and raising families like their hearing counterparts.
The story of CODA, however, belongs to Alex, and ultimately her story is one of a coming-of-age, where she finds her place in the world and takes ownership of her own experience and voice. Seeing her incorporate American Sign Language into the movements of her choreography to tell her own story forms the core of the film's heartwarming final sequence, and it's powerfully and unabashedly triumphant. Viewers won't soon forget the sense of uplift and will likely want more of Alex's story, as well as a deeper foray into a world that often sits parallel yet invisible to the hearing one -- but is rich and full of unique beauty. 
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The main character is not only a great actor, she's a wonderful dancer as well!
At first I thought you said she was bad and I expected her to be horrible but you’re right she did a good job.
Someone I’ve never met below told me I spelled something wrong thank god it’s RUclips and not twitter huh 🙃
@@alxstyy While you expected her to be horrible , i expected you to be able to tell the difference between your and you're.
@@Natalia-ws4bd 😂
Her facial expressions were awesome.
If she knows sign , it’s part of the culture ; facial expression is natural :)
i love how there are subtitles for the deaf
There're subtitles for the hearing as well during the sign language parts I mean that's just logical but I thought it was a nice similarity
@@finnolsson2119 Subtitles are also for the deaf. Not all deaf people knows sign language. I’m one of them.
People who recently became deaf w/out time for learning sl might need it
Still pretty funny tho lol
I'm not deaf and sometimes I miss stuff so even as a hearing person I like to read along.
I want the lyric of that where can I get that?
I’m a Deaf person myself, this film inspired me in so many different ways. 10/10 highly recommended!
So glad this connected with you!
Good for u. That's nice
I am HoH..I love this movie
I’m taking sign language :)
that's a yikes, this is so much better with sound, sorry
"Your father deaf?"
"I'm deaf too."
Lol
jeez everyone wants to avoid the jehovah's witnesses equally🤣🤣🤣
kimberley williams they are Mormons :)
@@kimberleywilliams7802 😂😂😂😂
@@kimberleywilliams7802 lol girl yes
It blows my mind that channels like this with amazing film content don’t get as much attention as terrible services like Quibi just because there aren’t any famous actors
The little girl Alex is on Mixed-ish.
The character Josh is actor Ryan Lane hes great, I first saw him on switch at birth. Go watch! ❤❤❤
Khalil Whispers OMDS IVE JUST REALISED
What is Quibi ?
i feel like because they all arent famous actors, it kind of acts better in the storytelling part, as we are learning about an unknown strangers story. but yes. omeleto is great
It makes me wanna learn the sign language.
S E R P E N T KWEEN do it, it should have been taught in school instead of cursive
@@rosek1282 this is so true.
@@rosek1282 💯
@@samspace1997 check out bill vacars I think his name is
Same
I never heard of CODA before this.
Yeah me too
Me too
same here
Same here.
Well that makes me feel lonely. I am one. Is it really that unknown?
i’m a coda myself and this showed the struggle of being hearing when most of your life has been deaf, i wish my parents taught me more sign language and embraced them being deaf but i understand why they didn’t want me to. it was a brilliant short film!
Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your story. So glad you enjoyed the film!
Im sorry for asking but coda is what?
Yudis Tety child of deaf adults!
Ohhhhhh thanks
@@yusrashakeel4212 they just thought what was the point, i have no hearing problems and they wear hearing aids so we can just speak instead of signing
My aunt who is 10 years older than me took a course for college in sign language and she would practice with me. Thus I learned some and so people wouldn't know what we were saying in public we would sign to each other I thought it was so fun. Then I happened to be in McDonald's playground and saw a deaf girl signing to her mom. I ended up playing with her and was able to sign with her and even though I was young just to see her face light up and her mother's smile of approval made me want to learn more sign language. There's a small percentage that's deaf people and such a large of hearing so to break that barrier for that child to be able to play with another child was beautiful. Now I am an adult and I have taught and am teaching both my 12 year old and 4 year old boys how to sign. This was a wonderful film!
7 years ago , i lived in a down stairs flat , and a upstairs negbour , across from me , would have load music , the flat was soon for sale . A mother Who was deaf , with her hearing daughter , moved in , the Mother can drive deaf , and had a job , made me think of , helping deaf people . my local Area has a Deaf center . i should Check it out
You are a brave human being 💙
I taught myself in middle school. It inspired me to make my own language. Being able to communicate well is fulfilling.
Grant Moyes never have I ever seen such bad punctuation😂😂 cool story but Jesus
@@JustinaHonore They might not be from the United States. Sometimes people from other countries will have bad grammar and not know it. Or they could have a disability. You never know. 🙂
She is in the hearing world at dance class and the deaf world at home....i can understand that
Lady Melanin so can she hear now?
Lady Melanin if I’m reading it right her parents are deaf ...she is deaf, and her parents wanted her to assimilate so she wouldn’t be discriminated against ? If she is CODA then how are her siblings not ...if they have the same parents ?
I can't, but it can't be easy
nineandthreequarters it’s not easy but you find your best way to adapt .. we aren’t given things we can’t handle .. well sometimes we are (look at the White House ) lol
@@ryanamari2233 Deaf parents can have a child with normal hearing as well as a deaf child.
Damn. This is like a whole Netflix series
Lol. Netflix could never. This film is too good
Facts seems like something that should be on Netflix.
Right? I really want more!
@@tta1390 what is the name of the movie please
"I live between two worlds, I've never been deaf enough to fit in"....... wow that's so powerful.
She's a good actor, a good dancer, she speaks sign language very well and she's so pretty 😍 I really admire her.
I agree but lol
* “speaks” sign language *
@@katharinajohnson2761 babe it is speaking....
@@katharinajohnson2761 you're not the only one who can edit chill
This short film beat the hell out of most love stories on a diverse level. A movie made from this would take home Oscars!!!
Ground breakingley Brilliant and beautiful!!! Great work!!!😆
Thank you!
@@cassandrajones9517 this was an inspiration.
watch "Beyond silence" from Caroline Link - you will like it
Omg gurrrrl you literally predicted what would happen! CODA won the Oscar for best picture!!!
@@adolescentbird yeah I come from a psychic family but I'm a Male...
"I live between two worlds, I've never been deaf enough to fit in", I have been telling people this my whole life. I have not found someone else who have said it in the same words, so it made me happy that there is other people who knows about this feeling. Thank you!
So glad to hear you can relate. What two worlds do you live between?
Tell us more
I met my deaf friend when I was in grade 5, she was from the city and usually came to visit during school holidays. Other kids where scared of her and made fun of her because there were few next to no deaf people in our community. I forced myself to communicate with her through the sign language letters I saw from posts at my school, I remember she taught me other signs by writing down on the soil since we only met on the street and we would stand there for hours. We grew apart as we grew older because of college and varsity and distance. I remember meeting her again after years and the pain she felt when she saw that I forgot a few signs. I'm on that journey once more towards learning sign language further in order to help deaf people to live comfortably in our community. I hope to open a facility to help teach people sign language one day. Thanks to the paths that crossed with my deaf friend, she made me see the world differently.
Nice comment.
@@thirikwanyingi3022 Thank you😊.
even with my 'normal' condition I need a lifetime to find who I really am
Very wise words
So damn true
If this isn't the truth. Almost 2 decades and I still have no idea
This was such a beautiful movie, I won’t forget it
BLM
@@YongyoonKim what does BLM have to do with this
Tre trust me, the color of your skin has no bearing on your content. Men can be good or bad no matter they skin they’re in. He just so happened to be white and if you noticed in the story she was mixed anyhow. Don’t miss out on life’s biggest blessings because of preconceived notions and stereotypes.
@Tre this is flim about Def parents raising its non Def child what's this racial stuff has to do with what you said 😒gosh you people always make an excuse to mention race even when it's not suited.
Where can I watch it?
anyone noticed the dad playing in this short film is the same dude who played on the movie baby driver? the old man baby took care of??? i just noticed. makes me want to watch baby driver again lol
Yes it is, CJ Jones.
Omg YESSSS. LOL
Thank you!!! I kept looking at him thinking "where do I know him from", that's totally it. :)
Good eye! I knew he seemed familiar!
Hello ....do u like k pop
I'm partially deaf, but I don't sign and this really has encouraged me to learn it before I lose my hearing fully! Such a mastery!
Same I am deaf my parents never thought me sign language
Great short, but the man ordered a guiness and got a lager can't allow that as an Irishman
Lol, what is the difference?
As he handed him the drink, I said that's not a Guinness.
@@Freespiritedqueen Guinness is stout, not lager. They're two entirely different things.
Hhhahhhahhhaha!
🤣🤣🤣
I love a good film that takes me into a world I ... NEVER would normally travel through. Liked this a lot. I have a deaf cousin that I never associated with. I've just added one MORE regret to my life.
Genz
It is never too late!
Don't regret, connect :)
A common complaint among deaf people is that they feel left out of their own families because people in their family don't try to communicate with them
@@DarkAurora2002 It's sad.
She is such a beautiful dark skin girl🥺 I can’t get over it😍😍
She's not even dark she's just not white. You all say that about every and anybody. Princess Jasmine is dark skinned to people like you. Dang.
I guess Tweet and Lupita are living shadows.
@@NellenelleForSure Um, the lead female actress in this story is of a darker tone. Hence the reason why she made the comment, giving a praise to the movie for its diverse cast and complementing the female on her lovely melanin. I dont know why princess jasmine was brought up considering she is a brown skinned woman of arab /indian descent.
@@NellenelleForSure and she is darkskinned
@Unknown gacha Exactly. I ignored her because their type isn't even worth it.
🙄"Darker tone" yeah in comparison to OTHER RACES. A dark skinned person is dark when they are *darker than OTHER BLACK PPL,* not in comparison to white skinned ppl. But those colorist idiots don't care about logic and facts. They would rather act like actual dark skinned people don't even exist. So they don't care how we are represented and described or whether we are represented or described in the first place.
That child is barely Princess Jasmine's *COLOR* (not her ethnicity) that's why she was brought up. People refer to her as "the dark skinned princess" even with Tiana in the picture now. Black people are not "dark" for being darker than Beyonce. That's regular Brown, that's regular Black people color and that girl in the movie is obviously not dark, she's simply brown. She's playing a biracial character FOR A REASON. Something a dark skinned person couldn't do.
@@likklelee876 And she's not. You ignorant weirdo.
As a proud CODA I teared up totally overstand the challenges and the beauty in both worlds
So glad it touched you!
Nothing like Omeleto in the morning.
ahhhhhh
hah I get the joke Omeleto instead of Omlet
@@thegreenprodigy9409 thank you captain obvious
@@emil3015 😂😂
Lol lol
LMFAO
This should be a full length movie! Even if it’s Disney. Love it! Omeleto you have outdone yourselves. Bravo!!! Also where can I get the song?
Hi! Thanks so much for your love! The song is an original song by Sara Mulford. We are in the process of releasing it. Follow @CODAmovieUSC on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for more info when we release it.
The man who played the love interest was also one of the protagonists love interests on Switched at Birth, an old freeform (formerly abcfamily) show. So awesome to see he's still doing work.
Josh is the same guy who played Travis in Switched at Birth!
Itzel German Same haha, I had to look it up.
Thats who he was! I thought I knew him from somewhere. Couldn't put my finger on it
Yes many Deaf actors here. CJ Jones is also in it. This has authenticity. Reason why I LoVE omeleto.
Including DeafWests Josh Castille 😊🙌
And he played dummy hoy in the bio pic of the same name
I have things to do, but I’m literally glued to the screen. What a captivating story beautifully told, well done
Same here
You look handsome
Lol same😭
Same!
I love that they had an interpreter during the performance so that the deaf members of the audience would understand the lyrics of the song (I assume) - just a little thing I noticed that I think is really sweet
That was TL Forsberg. She's a Deaf musician/performer. :)
kinda wish I was given the option to learn sign like I was given french, Spanish etc in school.
2:56 7:15 Why did they change the child actor? The first girl looks just like the main actress...
Right!
I know, at first the second flashback felt like present time with a visual of her younger siblings. I didn't register that it was supposed to be her experience until the next scene began.
I hate when movies do that. Especially since the first child resembled the main actress so well. The second child had no similarities (skin tone, hair color, eyes, etc.)
Same thing I thought
I’m sure they did it to represent different ages, but maybe the other girl couldn’t dance the way it was needed for her dancing scene with her dad.
I really like the creative aspect of the confusing disjointed sound and visual effects to show the confusion of being trapped between two worlds, (well many worlds, many layers and levels to this) - this one is going to stay with me - already shared - hope others watch
Love has no boundaries. Only a short note: what he got served in the bar? That ain’t Guinness. 🤣
Lots of different types of Guinness- they've got an IPA, Blonde, Pale Ale, etc.
@@TheSeedOfChange While true, he didn't order any of those types of Guinness. He ordered Guinness. Even pointed at the mirror. It implies quite strongly that he ordered the original Guinness. What bar doesn't have original Guinness? He should have been given what he ordered. Makes me wonder if it was a subtle thing the writers or director put in to show how casually rude some people who can hear are to people who can't hear. The bartender did seem to have an unnecessary attitude over not being able to hear Josh.
@@iuilenichleirigh5246 I didn't see any attitude from the bartender. He just didn't understand what he was saying. I don't think a guy who was irritated by deaf people would choose to work at a place where he's surrounded by deaf customers.
@@iuilenichleirigh5246 if anything, I think what you mistook for rudeness was probably just the bartender speaking louder in the hopes that it would make his lips easier to read because he was emphasizing what he was saying while speaking a little louder.
Just based on the acting, the what sounded rude
Wow! Thirty years ago, I took a basic sign language class at my local community college. I've had many deaf friends over the years. They changed my life. The deaf world is a whole different world, and to have been a part of that world, and to have shared in that experience, has been very special to me and my wife. My wife took the same class I took, the following semester, and then went on to become a sign language interpreter. Learning to sign allowed us to share our lives with so many deaf people, who in turn invited us into their lives and really enriched our lives. It has been such an unique relationship for us that is hard to explain to "hearing" people.
Bit strange they changed the child actor and half the screen was cut off so couldn't see all the signing... :/ A lovely movie though. she is an amazing dancer and the nice to see Travis again!
They changed the child actors bc she was different ages during those parts, the first flashback she seems somewhere between 8-12, the second flashback she looks younger, maybe around 4-6... idk I'm terrible at guessing age 😂
wow Travis from switched...wow...
@@joc_tamai Those girls look the same age, so they could've just used the one who looked like the main character
@@liv1522 yeah I thought they had another kid or something it just made it more confusing
Yes, that's it. They were showing the struggle she was having navigating both worlds beginning about age 6. It was then, she said that she realized there was a divide in the world (check out the conversation her parents were having about her). When she was a bit older, although she wanted to present as deaf to the hearing world, her mother encouraged her to use the abilities she did have. Effectively pushing her into the hearing world.
Man my friend's mother is deaf and when they still lived in our town they were so fun to be around the deaf community is such an inspiring and culturally diverse community many people don't realize that deaf has their own culture they even have different dialects and there's many different sign language it really is an amazing language
I love Kerrynton Jones
Wonderful dancer and now I've discovered she's a brilliant actress too!!
I was hoping there was someone who recognized her in the comments.
I think that’s her singing too..?
This film deserves a golden globe award. Maybe even more including best picture. Great job.
Absolutely beautiful!
I couldn't take my eyes off the lead actress for once, she had me captivated not only in her acting but also in her expressional dance moves... The actress doesn't need the acting industry, the acting industry needs her... More power to you girl... I really hope that someday she gets the exposure she deserves ❤
And she is a true Jew as well !! Descendent of King David.
I dont think I've ever commented on a youtube video before but this was truly an AMAZING short film! I'm a hearing person myself but it brought tears to my eyes!
This short film meant so much to me. And if you’re like us you get that. I’m a CODA. ASL is our first language. Being a CODA especially a young black CODA really does feel sometime like a whole different world. You sometimes don’t feel enough for either, maybe feel excluded - but understand why. because the Deaf space is for Deaf people. And we understand why it is iffy for them to have hearing people coming into it, CODA or not. This film explained everything felt into this gorgeous cinematic story. Well done! We need a series 😩✨💙
Easily my favorite Omeleto movie so far. I am not a CODA but grew up deaf adjacent because of my cousins and best friend so this was extra special to see. Thank you, Omeleto.
I could watch a whole TV series about this short movie!
I wish it was made into a series as well. I would never miss an episode.
This was beautiful. Thank you for posting. As a hearing person, I never imagined what it must be like for those that don't and those that are CODA. This gave me some insight.
What an amazing concept. I’m glad RUclips randomly recommended it to me. Now I’m subscribed
There are so many variations of the "be you" story, ranging from that of a big fat panda and now of a CODA. I find it very interesting that such seemingly simple expression could create countless stories of basically the same theme. Yet, we're still enamored by these stories that we've already heard or seen in one way or another.
I wonder why... I'm too tired to think so I'll just say it's magic.
Because these are issues people struggle with on a daily basis.
Matt Alfred Magura because every person’s “you” is so different. So while the stories are essentially that same they’re also endlessly unique
It's called empathy. The selfish think they are the only ones who experience things. The people who can connect with others - learn, share and grow. They see the magic.
Some people thing by owning a diamond they are special, others see the facets, the shine, the toughness of diamonds and are just happy to have the experience of seeing something beautiful.
I literally thought she was like 11yr walking into that bar
This was so gorgeous. The acting, the visuals, the sign, the dance, the music -- all combined to tell a beautiful story of trying to connect and to find our place in this world. And isn't that what we all are trying to do?
Can’t believe I just discovered these amazing movies.
My ASL culture teacher recommended this video to the class. I am a mother of a deaf child. The more I learn I am in awe inspired. I am in tears after watching this video. It shows how love transends any barriers and challenges. Bravo! 🫶🙌👏❤
As a hard-of-hearing person, I thank you for the rare in-band captions! Made it so easy to understand.
Representation matters I love this so so so much. The beauty, the skill, the power of the drums. The fact that this requires you to HAVE to pay attention Because it is in another language. I love everything about this. Well done to the creator.
bravo. So inspiring. I love that she found her "voice" finally through movement and dance. Such an underrated form of expression.
Oh, my goodness! I cried the whole time watching this. I am not a CODA, however, my brother is deaf and as a sibling you are still in 2 worlds with much emotions and for me it was 3 worlds because I had to carry on 3 languages and cultures at one time; English, Spanish and Sign Language. I loved this clip! Beautiful job! Blessings and Favor! ❤
I'd say, don't see it as a "I have to", see it as a "I get to", in regards to the cultures.
That girl is so damn pretty!
Thank you.... This was beautiful. At 10 my favorite cousin was born deaf.... Dance was my whole world growing up but learning sign for her was like we had our own world. From church service to her school. As a dancer I loved the music but I wished that I could be more apart of her world. For while I didn't really speak just sign.... It was out world and I got in there 🙌🙌🙌🙌💗💗💗💗💗 thank you for this
Oh my gosh! Like, when you just watch a video or a movie and you wish you could unseen just to have this pleasure to see it again? Definitely i'd like to unseen million of times this video! Beautiful, Beautiful, amazing! thank you Omeleto!!!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Why did she lie about being deaf to the guy at the beginning? Why couldn't she just say that she is hearing and her parents are the ones that are deaf which is why she knows sign language.
It was at the beginning of the film - she had not yet been able to work out who or what she was, which she has done by the end of the film.
What ? If she had signed she was hearing, the whole, misunderstanding, breakup, get together subplot would have disappeared. Why do you hate storytelling so much !?!? ;-)
U clearly didn't watch it properly
She tried to, but hesitated and ending up not saying it bc it was hard and she wanted to belong. Her mother constantly went on about her being different, alienating her. She just wanted to be included in her culture and belong, despite her being different by being hearing.
Also, I’m pretty sure she was fed up with being pushed away by Deaf people for being hearing. It can’t be the first time someone calls her ‘brave’ for showing up at Deaf events, ie telling her she’s got no business being part of it and brushing her off.
Same thing i was thinking
This whole time I was like " IS SHE DEAF OR NOT?!"
Bread Addict same
I think she is a bit deaf
She isn't. If you didn't notice, Josh called her out on it when the other dancer saw her and commented on her being out. She wants to be in the deaf community because it's where her parents are, but she can hear, so that's why she's conflicted.
It was established from the beginning, she is not deaf.
Her mother made several references to her being different from them and her brother, and also told her to use her voice.
It was only 20 something minutes long, how did you not catch that?🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@yagadoobigidibobbibigabiga38 i didn't look at the video and i am so confused. So she doesn't fit in with the people who can hear bc they don't talk with their hands? Like wut? There is no different. A death person can act just like a person who can hear💀
Wow! A truly inclusive film. And I love the two leads. Where did they find them? So good!!!
Whoa! That was amazing. I really wish there was more of it. Like a movie or series. Such a wonderful story to tell.
Me at the end: "im not gonna cry, im not gonna cry, im not gonna-😭😭"
The little girl is sooooooooo cute 😭 2:56
Okey I cry now
*LOVE* this - a ray of light, live and hope when I need it the most - trying desperately to get back to my life - which includes these awesome deaf women - so grateful to have them in my life - *intended* to practice my signing during lockdown, didnt quite happen that way - ALL of us - deserve to be treated with respect, with compassion, with love, with understanding - people are people - ALL of us deserve to be heard, listened to, understood
the dad: im deaf
salesman: well maybe you could tell- your fa-ther..
alex: im deaf too.
*S L A M*
excuse me for laughing at that part-
I laughed as well 🤣
Lol I thought they were witnesses
@@Jt2REAL1 yes but they were expecting her to translate their unwanted message.
@@naimahw635 I dont know how they know where deaf people live. They keeps come to my home and I got tired of it so I threaten them politely that if they come one more time then I will call the police. They stopped coming. It’s been like 13 years lmaooo . When my deaf friends and I hang outside. When we see JWitnesses walked down the hill as we would pause our American Sign Language as they passed us then we return to talk again lol.
P.S. I am deaf and hard of hearing.
Beautiful storytelling. Coincidentally just started learning ASL and more about deaf culture.
This was amazing! Will this be on DVD in the future? Wow! I am an ASL Student. I studied at LAGCC and Lexington School for the Deaf.
wish i learned sign language... should b taught in school as a child made mandatory.... especially if u lose ur voice!
This is a world I know pretty much nothing about and didn't even know the term CODA so thank you for telling peoples' stories and expanding minds. I've been loving this Omeletto channel! It keeps showing romances that deal with very real and raw problems which is refreshing and moving.
This has inspired me to go back to dancing... thank you. X 🙏🏽
Such a beautiful film!!! Ngl the age gap rly shocked me for a sec LOL Alex is 21 and Josh is 35 😳nevertheless, SPECTACULAR FILM!!
Carol ASL Wow. All the comments about age difference. I really did not notice. Only saw two people struck by one another.
Where I live as long as you're over 18 it's ok
Beautiful lady.
Beautiful story.
Hope for a complete and compassionate world.
This made me cry, so much love and respect for the deaf community and it's also my first time knowing about coda
I am Deaf, but I grew up hearing before I lost all my hearing at twenty one. It was a scary thing and even before that, when I had hearing aids, I was stuck in between worlds. People thought that they needed to scream at me so I could hear them, and I was a joke to them. My Deaf ASL teacher didn't understand that despite having hearing aids, I could not fully hear or understand things. She used to get angry and upset with me in ASL class because I struggled to learn how to sign and the class was awful. She failed me on my final exam despite telling her I could not understand music very well without words in front of me.
When I went deaf, I lost things that mattered, things I took for granted. I got a cochlear implant five years ago and it's changed my life. I don't have perfect hearing, I am not what people would consider a normal hearing person nor do I fit with the Deaf community. I've always been in between. It's been hard, I still struggle even now, despite adjusting so much faster and expected. There are times I still feel out of place and alone, there are limitations I face even with the implant. I can't do certain things as I used to which has led to problems, but I don't let that stop me. I adjust as best I can.
I don't see it as a burden much anymore. I see it as a chance for my young family members to learn and understand. I may not know ASL, I may not be a perfect hearing person, but I struggle on, I try my best. Yes, it's frustrating at times, but life is like that. I was able to get something to help me and I'm grateful for it.
Thanks for sharing your story.
It made me cry.... in a good way. Beautiful story
Just full of humanity and humility. Creativity flows and talent sees no boundaries.
That was so beautiful, thank you to all who made it possible. And the main actress was phenomenal!
I watched her dance a few years back. She's amazing! I love her. Recognized her and clicked instantly. Beautifully done. ❤
Great video and story. The sign language is great too. I'm always glad to see authentic communication when there's ASL involved.
This was such a beautiful short film to watch. I wish it was longer.
I’m a CODA and loved EVERY bit of this short film!
Awesome job!
Since I have no one in my life with hearing challenges, this lets me take a peek. Quite inspiring.
Aww she’s so adorable & I loved this one
Its like someone slowly carefully creating something beautiful in the canvas.
My tears coming down while watching this.. everyone in this world need to be more aware everytime & anytime in any circumstances. They may deaf, but their eyes and heart was not blind. Really love the message from this sharing ❤️
Took a sign language college course with my best friend about 15 years ago. We blissfully thought it was an easy class. The class was a wonderful experience and the deaf students were fantastic, patient and gracious. The class was so much more than just a class.
Of all the movies I watched from Omeleto, this is my favorite so far. This short film is so brilliant. It's good to see a quality movie that centers on a reality that not all people understand or go through.
3 years ago, I got to meet some friends who are Deaf. They taught me some basic ASL, and happiness were really shown on their faces whenever someone's interested to communicate with them. It just makes me happy too. I would definitely recommend this short film to them.
Absolutely beautiful! I am CODA and this really brought me beautiful memories!😊
Always respected the deaf .and tried to help them
It's like her life sets the stadium for her motion once she learns to navigate it, on her terms. She is recapturing her passion as she is ready to finally take reigns of her turmoil & silence. Sometimes when we make mistakes or are not completely forthright we allow the wreckage to mute our voice, overcome our potential. Deaf or hearing we are meant to breakthrough outside & inner turmoil to discover and value our unique authenticness. Dissonance, pain & our world shaken up are ingredients of provision for our transcendence. Silence is not always negative. Being mute or silent is sometimes how we are quietly computing change before next steps are awakened to us. Pain is our universal language as provision for progress- i agree with everyone, it's well written & played!! Kudos to Erika & the team!! 👍😘
A good short movie to start a day.
I just came home from a dance class and this popped out....I love the dancing movies, even better that there was a good plot
They should make an actual full movie from this
This was short and compacted with such meaning w movements! I love it.
This is amazing. I feel like i really got a message of how codas and deaf feel. Definitely touched my perspective as a human.
1st of all: This is amazing
2nd: Why couldn't this have been a storyline on switched at birth, instead of the droll they gave us
lol and I’m in the middle of rewatching switched at birth rn. This definitely could’ve been a good storyline
Beautiful! And thank goodness for the spark of light ending too! ALL SO GOOD! Thank you for bringing good to people’s minds - we need it!