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Universal Signs is a 2008 American drama film made entirely using American Sign Language (ASL). It was written and directed by Ann Calamia.[1]
| Universal Signs | |
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| Directed by | Ann Calamia |
| Written by | Ann Calamia |
| Starring | Anthony Natale Sabrina Lloyd Lupe Ontiveros |
| Music by | Joe Renzetti |
Production company | Universal Signs Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American Sign Language |
Plot
editAfter the death of his fiancée’s daughter while in his care, Andrew, a Deaf artist, becomes a prisoner of his own mind.[2] Tormented day and night by memories and self-blame, Andrew falls in a downward spiral of depression and anger that alienates everyone around him. It is only through a serendipitous friendship and new love with Mary that Andrew is able to sense the life around him – forgive himself, rediscover his muse, and experience the transformative power of love.
Cast
edit- Anthony Natale as Andrew[1]
- Sabrina Lloyd as Mary[1]
- Lupe Ontiveros as Claire[1]
- Margot Kidder as Rose Callahan[1]
- Robert Picardo as Father Joe[1]
- Aimee Garcia as Trish[1]
- Robert Hogan as Mr. Callahan[1]
- Troy Kotsur as Chris[2]
- Deanne Bray as Natalie[2]
- Ashlyn Sanchez as Katie[2]
- Robert DeMayo as The Peddler[2]