Deaf, Dumb, and Blind
I just saw a very moving documentary about the life of Billie Sinclair entitled "The Journey"
The Journey is a passionate and moving story based on the life of the extraordinary Billie Sinclair. Billie has been deaf since the age of two and lost his sight at age ten - he never learned to speak. His experience of the world is one of touch, smell, imagination and memory. Despite these obstacles, 74 year old Billie is a world-traveller, and in this film goes on a journey to Japan; he rides a on roller coaster, tries his hand at Judo and visits a deaf and blind acupuncturist. The Journey achieves a miraculous thing; it transports those possessed of all their senses into a world where communication is by touch alone. A captivating, visually compelling account of a remarkable man.
Details
H Winner of the Gold Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival, 1996
Running Time: 1 x 52 min.
Year of Production: 1992
Produced by: Insomnia Film Television Software PL
Producers: Christopher Tuckfield, Patricia L''Huede
Writer/Director: Christopher Tuckfield
The program had me take inventory of how I see the world and yet again take stock of what is important. I would highly recommend a study into this man if you are not familiar with him. I was not familiar with him before the program but he has made an impact in my life after viewing the documentary. Billie is a graceful man who can teach us all a very meaningful lesson.
World Link TV Link
Have you ever thought about how life would be for you if you were unable to hear or see?
Your thoughts,
Fellowship
The Journey is a passionate and moving story based on the life of the extraordinary Billie Sinclair. Billie has been deaf since the age of two and lost his sight at age ten - he never learned to speak. His experience of the world is one of touch, smell, imagination and memory. Despite these obstacles, 74 year old Billie is a world-traveller, and in this film goes on a journey to Japan; he rides a on roller coaster, tries his hand at Judo and visits a deaf and blind acupuncturist. The Journey achieves a miraculous thing; it transports those possessed of all their senses into a world where communication is by touch alone. A captivating, visually compelling account of a remarkable man.
Details
H Winner of the Gold Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival, 1996
Running Time: 1 x 52 min.
Year of Production: 1992
Produced by: Insomnia Film Television Software PL
Producers: Christopher Tuckfield, Patricia L''Huede
Writer/Director: Christopher Tuckfield
The program had me take inventory of how I see the world and yet again take stock of what is important. I would highly recommend a study into this man if you are not familiar with him. I was not familiar with him before the program but he has made an impact in my life after viewing the documentary. Billie is a graceful man who can teach us all a very meaningful lesson.
World Link TV Link
Have you ever thought about how life would be for you if you were unable to hear or see?
Your thoughts,
Fellowship
Comments
When I was a student of Ed Psych I spent time with various schools set up specifically for the visually & hearing impaired. It was a revelation..& until I went there, I really had no real idea as to the difficulties these students have to overcome.
I am also reminded of the words of Helen Keller ( American Educator ) who was once asked if there was anything worse than being blind ?
To which she replied...
" Something worse than being blind? Yes, having the use of ones' eyes, but no vision to go with it "
"Aquafire & Fellowship Fuzzy Love Snuggle Forum"
My god.
Originally posted by Clayton Magnet
My god.
One hopes so...
Besides which AO is a good training ground for the real world..
or is it the other way around....
Originally posted by Clayton Magnet
You guys REALLY need to have your own forum.
"Aquafire & Fellowship Fuzzy Love Snuggle Forum"
Indeed. There *has* been an aire of warm fuzziness in AO lately. Scares me, but I have to say it's better than constant bang-your-head-against-the-wall-bickering that we've all been accustomed to. To a point....
Now who's got the Hefty bag of miracle joints to pass around?
Originally posted by Clayton Magnet
You guys REALLY need to have your own forum.
"Aquafire & Fellowship Fuzzy Love Snuggle Forum"
My god.