Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language(2007)
Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language Synopsis
Sign of the Times is the first feature length documentary about New Zealand's Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community. I n April 2006 New Zealand Parliament declared New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to be an official language - the culmination of a 20-year battle by the deaf community, and a true hallmark in the recognition of their native language. Sign of the Times is about the Deaf New Zealanders who fought to have their language recognised as a real language and as a viable means of communication The film documents the community's celebration of the official recognition of their language and looks at the community's ongoing hopes and aspirations for their language and culture. This is your invitation to take a journey into the Deaf world.
Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language (2007) is a documentary film directed by Victoria Manning, released on July 21, 2007 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Alan Wendt.
- Director:
- Victoria Manning
- Producers:
- Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Wolffram
- Composer:
- Matthew Mann
- Production:
- Handmade Productions Aotearoa
- Status:
- Released
Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Victoria Manning, produced by Victoria Manning and Paul Wolffram.
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The main cast of Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language (2007) includes Alan Wendt. The film was directed by Victoria Manning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Sign of the Times: The Story of New Zealand's Visual Language was released on July 21, 2007 and runs for 52m.