Apple TV+ will provide information about this upcoming movie featuring an actor with a hearing impairment, a film director, and an inspirational figure.

Apple TV+ has drawn attention to a movie that was inspired by a student-led protest movement. The title was created by an deaf actor, film director, educator, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. The documentary "Deaf President Now!" that will be aired in the future explains how a historic university protest led to the creation of the first deaf president at the school and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Nyle DiMarco, a deaf actor, filmmaker, and educator, will co-direct the title with David Guggenheim. Here is a summary of Apple's take on the movie: "Deaf President Now!" records an eight-day protest at Gallaudet University in 1988, after the university's board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several excellent deaf candidates. The protest lasted a week, with rallies, boycotts, and demonstrations. After the protest, students at Gallaudet University succeeded in getting the hearing president to resign, and beloved Dean Dr. I. King Jordan became the university's first deaf president. The protest was a significant moment in the history of peaceful movements, and it had a wide-ranging impact beyond the Gallaudet campus, laying the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The documentary features exclusive interviews with five key figures from the protest, a co-starred performance with I. King Jordan, archival and script elements, and an experimental storytelling approach called "Deaf Point of View" that uses impressive visual photography and complex sound design. The movie was produced with considerations for accessibility, culture, and communication. Wayne Bett Junior, the manufacturer of the hearing aid lens, helped create a visual language called "Visual Noise" during production to ensure that the actors' performances and camera movements reflected the experience of a deaf person. DiMarco prioritized the expression and interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL) in each frame. The team consulted with consultant John McCamman and FWD-Doc's Linda Drayden to ensure that the deaf-friendly lens conveyed its message accurately. They also implemented inclusive hiring and planned resources for accessibility and communication needs. Over 40 deaf individuals, people with hearing difficulties, and cast members and staff participated in the making of the movie. "Deaf President Now!" aligns with Apple's inclusive storytelling approach. Two years ago, "CODA" was awarded the Academy Award for Best Picture, featuring a predominantly deaf cast. We will update our coverage as more details become available.