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Mario Cuomo Narrates 'A Bridge Between Silence & Sound'
A Bridge Between Silence and Sound is dedicated to the memory of Horace Hagedorn (1915-2005). This documentary is Horace's gift to all whose lives are affected by hearing loss.
About 8.6% of all Americans can't hear the everyday sounds around them. There have been numerous devices developed over the years to assist the deaf and hard of hearing -- perhaps none with more promise and controversy than the Cochlear Implant, or CI.
A Bridge Between Silence and Sound weaves a tapestry of personal stories of deaf and deaf-blind individuals affected by hearing loss. Some live with frustration, some with resignation, and still others celebrate their deaf culture and community. The documentary, narrated by Mario Cuomo and produced, written, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Rudaitis, explores the somewhat controversial technology called the Cochlear Implant, a device that gives the deaf and hard of hearing the ability to hear sound by bypassing the damaged part of the ear and giving direct stimulation to the auditory nerve. These signals reach the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound.
Though the controversy surrounding the Cochlear Implant has been well documented in the past several years, this documentary picks up the story further on in the evolution of the technology itself, and reveals the varied viewpoints within and outside the deaf community.
Some voices from A Bridge Between Silence and Sound:
"They hooked me up and I went into a shock. It sounded like Marilyn Manson and R2-D2 combining together...it was devastating."
"I'm much more outgoing...for many years we never, ever went to the movies...I go to the movies... I do hear things I never heard before. It is wonderful for me."
"I'm afraid that if these kids keep coming in implanted, as they grow up, what's going to happen to deaf culture, where will it be?"
"More deaf people have more opportunity for jobs...they have more opportunities...so it is more and more acceptable now."
Produced by Rudaitis Media, Inc.
Producer/Director/Writer: Ron Rudaitis
Executive Producer: Horace Hagedorn
Running Time -- 56:46
To order a DVD of the documentary, please e-mail your request to info@rudaitismedia.com.
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National Public Television Broadcasts of "A Bridge Between Silence and Sound"
On September 1, 2007 "A Bridge Between Silence and Sound," the new Rudaitis Media documentary about hearing loss and the cochlear implant technology begins its national broadcast television run through Public Television Distributor NETA (National Educational Telecommunications Association)
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National Distribution for Cochlear Implant Documentary
The new Rudaitis Media documentary A Bridge Between Silence and Sound will be nationally distributed to Public Television stations through NETA. A Bridge Between Silence and Sound is a documentary narrated by Mario Cuomo that focuses on hearing loss and the Cochlear Implant, a cutting-edge, but controversial technology that gives the deaf and hard of hearing the ability to hear sounds.
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The Rudaitis Media documentary "Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island" has received a New York Emmy Nomination in the outstanding Documentary category. Winners will be announced at the 50th Annual New York Emmy Awards on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square.
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Farming the Future Wins Silver at NY Festivals
On February 2, 2007 the Rudaitis Media documentary "Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island" was awarded a Silver World Medal in the Environment and Ecology category at The New York Festivals, which recognizes "The World's Best Work" in informational, educational, and industrial film productions and corporate video, with entries from over 30 countries around the world.
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"Beyond Books" Documentary Premiere
Rudaitis Media has just completed a half-hour documentary entitled Beyond Books: The Middle Country Public Library, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this progressive institution that serves as a national model for libraries across the country. Beyond Books: The Middle Country Public Library will have its premiere screenings at the Middle Country Public Library in April, 2007 as part of National Library Week. For more information on the documentary screenings or the Middle Country Public Library, please call the Middle Country Public Library at (631) 585-9393 or visit www.mcpl.lib.ny.us
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Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo has just lent his vocal talent as narrator to the upcoming Rudaitis Media documentary.
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Lawn & Garden Industry legend and notable Long Island Philanthropist...
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Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro: The Horace Hagedorn Story, premiers on TV, Tuesday, December 7 on WLIW21.
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