Universal Signs
2008 American film
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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.
| 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 |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American Sign Language |
Plot
After the death of his fiancée’s daughter while in his care, Andrew, a Deaf artist, becomes a prisoner of his own mind. 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
- Anthony Natale as Andrew
- Sabrina Lloyd as Mary
- Lupe Ontiveros as Claire
- Margot Kidder as Rose Callahan
- Robert Picardo as Father Joe
- Aimee Garcia as Trish
- Robert Hogan as Mr. Callahan
- Troy Kotsur as Chris
- Deanne Bray as Natalie
- Ashlyn Sanchez as Katie
- Robert DeMayo as The Peddler