The film takes us into the large Sedlácek and Pulpán family, where the only hearing members are their children - CODA. In the 1980's, the term CODA was coined for these children, which is an abbreviation for Children Of Deaf Adults - ...See moreThe film takes us into the large Sedlácek and Pulpán family, where the only hearing members are their children - CODA. In the 1980's, the term CODA was coined for these children, which is an abbreviation for Children Of Deaf Adults - loosely translated from English as hearing children of deaf parents. The main protagonist is a sixteen-year-old hearing girl, Jolanka, who lives in the shared custody of her deaf parents. She is trying to find her place "in between" these two worlds. We follow her daily life full of challenges, obstacles and joys, whether she is in hearing or deaf world. "I am CODA" brings viewers a unique insight into the lives of family members from two different language cultures, a view of their communication in spoken and sign language. All of this leaves us with a deep awareness of the power of the human spirit and a desire to understand all those who share their worlds with us. Written by
Reflection of Disability in Art International Festival
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