First ASL Film (1995)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1995-07-07
Duration: 00:10:28
Subjects: Film Industry | Independent films | Deaf
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Orans, Jason Interviewee
- James, Francis Interviewee
- Tullos, Connie Interviewee
- Collins, Dave Interviewee
- Marquez, Edward Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 7, 1995, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s visit to the set of “The Key” in Thibodaux, the first dramatic movie ever shot only in American Sign Language (ASL). She interviews: Jason Orans, producer; Francis James, director; Connie Tullos, Louisiana School for the Deaf; Dave Collins, interpreter for Delgado Community College; and Edward Marquez, actor. Host: Robert Collins