Good Morning Britain - The Silent Child Interview

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Rachel Shenton, Maisie Sly and Gilson Sly talk all things The Silent Child on Good Morning Britain.
Music from the trailer by Amir Konjani

[@blairwillow3388]

Only now I realized that she is deaf in real life as well. I love her so much

[@afee3871]

She's awesome

[@whoevenamisupposedtobe7948]

Same I just did today

[@daddybob6096]

Me too. What a lovely little girl, Robert. NZ.

[@JacobFerrero]

She already proved the mom wrong by being nominated for an oscar 😍😍😍

[@skytabin5086]

Jesus loves you pray to God!

[@mmomj83]

This little girl looks hauntingly like Dakota Fanning when she was her age! She too is going to be a big star! I can't wait to see this film! YES for deaf roles played by deaf actors!

[@sammyw6063]

mmomj83 she really does!

[@SevenTailedWolf72]

That’s who she looks like! I was trying to think of it.

[@cutie4417]

Omg yesssss

[@notmyajway]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@KitanKate]

yes same mouth and eyes, and hair of course

[@keepsmiling6918]

A few days ago, I watched "The Silent Child". Really amazing short film

[@arthiarun8923]

@@dunjica77 yes

[@leannesmith5818]

@@dunjica77 it should have been, and a tv series would be interesting ,

[@ariii3139]

Ikr its a good message for everybody

[@masterknife8423]

The ending of this film had me this close to crying. Fantastic short film though

[@chasethecat3839]

Yes, I wish their were a Part 2 with happier ending

[@awesomeamy6722]

Me too

[@awesomeamy6722]

@@chasethecat3839 yes

[@akirahaider7617]

Same!

[@mobithasujoy3929]

My heart sinkedddddd... as I saw the ending... cried from heart. Realy broke me to see the emotions f tnt child.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

I really want to see Rachel in more films.Shes a great actor and seems to be a great person .It would be nice to see people of depth do well and become role models .

[@shadralewis5433]

Rachel is in the latest version of All Creatures Great and Small, on PBS currently - but the show may be available elsewhere too.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

@@shadralewis5433 Thank you

[@chasethecat3839]

Best if parents keep their children far from Holly weird

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

@@chasethecat3839 Rachel is the adult.But I get your point with Holywoo

[@lozzylols]

She has such a wonderful natural beauty too!

[@jessicamaeparkin8093]

Sign language should be compulsory as a second language in all schools and taught to all children

[@erinconnor5125]

Mo you okay?

[@laurendehart2941]

i would love it. even if it was an introductory course. It would be such a spring board to show people that it's possible.

[@mereilles]

You mean 4th language

[@mcyuchxbnxhxyx5204]

Jessica Mae Parkin is

[@cinakakar197]

that would be waste of time

[@kaypendergast5676]

I want this short film turned into a long film.

[@jessw1168]

With a happy ending!

[@brandy-leebyatt4851]

Same here xxx

[@queenjasminetemaiharoa7009]

Me too! I was thinking the same thing❤

[@ijat2aizat]

and guess what..they WON..Congratz Chris, Rachel and Maisie..

[@bearosales2876]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@cp6fr]

Thank you! I was looking for this comment

[@gracelindley3236]

I'm so glad they found a deaf child to play Libby. Other films need to start doing this. There are way to many people cast as someone with a disability who aren't disabled when there are thousands of people like Maisie who are perfect for the job.

[@Nora-cz1iv]

*cough cough* sia

[@gracelindley3236]

@@Nora-cz1iv 😂

[@alphaess1]

@@Nora-cz1iv who is sia?

[@Nora-cz1iv]

@@alphaess1 she’s a singer that made a really offensive movie about autism called Music. she got a neurotypical girl to play an autistic character and she didn’t do her proper research and it was just really bad in general. when people tried to educate her she got defensive and said more offensive stuff and it was just a whole mess 😬😬

[@rebekatrance2323]

That little girl is stunning, little princess.

[@kosnk]

Maisie is amazing. To everyone who was involved in the short film: thank you!

[@MirandaSpigener]

CONGRATS on the OSCAR WIN So deserving! I was cheering for this film!

[@megswiftt]

I do sign language because I am partially deaf and on the way to becoming fully deaf lol I signed old at my teacher and he didn't know ha ha!

[@MsssssB]

Keep it up! May God be with you

[@afee3871]

[@krystalharwood7842]

its sad how they don't speak intentionally to avoid being laughed at because of their voice

[@bigbrother7952]

when I was a kid I went on a one day trip to a school that was for such kids.. there i saw many dead kids, and some were unable to walk, while some were mentally weak, or unstable.. and they were all communicating with sign language and i couldn't understand them.. i got inspired from them to learn sign language.. feels pretty cool if you know a language that many others don't know.. and you can communicate silently.. it's so much fun.! deaf people also become happy when someone finally understands what they want to communicate.. because most of ppl around them are usually unable to communicate with them.! 😷

[@rachelfrog1846]

@@bigbrother7952 Do you mean deaf, not dead kids? The first sentence scared me.

[@demijour1234]

I saw this short film recently and it was fantastic. The actors were amazing and superbly written

[@blaithinlynch6189]

in Scotland they don't teach sign language as a rule, but signalong is being taught in so many schools across the country. And it's such a help......even teaching the BSL alphabet helps so much (speaking as a worker in an adult day services).....it helps all communication. Not only with deaf people. People with learning difficulties, certain levels of autism and lots other developmental and genetic disorders...having the BSL alphabet, or basic signalong, makes communication so much better. And meaningful.

[@Saiyan_Steph]

Here in Australia there are a ton of courses to study sign language

[@rifaiaryanto7913]

her expression when listening the translator is actualy precise as she showed in the movie The Silent Child ... love her ...

[@muasapolline]

Aaaaaaw...I love this...so touching...I love my deaf beautiful daughter.

[@foodiewaalafood499]

Libby's eyes are full of emotions which touches the 💓 The silent child is a beautiful movie which kept me thinking about how important sign language is for everyone actually and not only for the deaf.

[@fernandaabreu5625]

You think so? I thought she looked dead inside, it was sad to watch.

[@karenkosloske9557]

“We have quite low expectations” such a well written screenplay. It says things through the characters that show the depth of the issues in a very believable way without “villain-ising” the characters, but showing the depth of pain, struggle, and ignorance. Very similar to special education history when all the experts told loving parents that the best thing to do was to sterilize and institute mentally challenged children. Now all the red flags go up and we challenge that logic when investigating reporters exposed the pregnancy in the Chicago area of a young woman unable to move and communicate. Not only am I glad this was written I’m super glad it’s gained so much recognition. My daughter was non-verbal “tantrum”Ing through preschool.. I had my master’s degree in Special Education, her strengths and weaknesses didn’t add up and fit in any of the diagnosis categories. It was in a special education preschool that an aide signed everything in class and opened up language to her. It wasn’t a part of the program just a skill that aide had. I had a brain stem hearing test done because I could clap loudly behind her and she wouldn’t move or flinch. Long story short her chronic ear infections hindered her speech and auditory processing. I partnered with a Montessori school and provided whatever she didn’t get there. She graduated from high school a semester early. Went straight to college mid year. Worked her way through her associates degree telemarketing and a the guidance counselor receptionist. Her first ‘real’ job receptionist credentialing pharmacist and pharmacies. Now with 2 children and telephone insurance sales was able to save money during COVID to move across the country and buy a house. You don’t know a child’s potential until you customize their curriculum to how they learn. NOT put them into a traditional classroom box and hope they survive. I started my own learning center 1996 to afford everything she needed which I learned, bought, hired, went to experts and then used to help other children. With COVID I’ve started to upload everything that works to be accessible online and am launching online educational coaching. Which gives you know the heart behind my business name...... All Things Are Possible Education - Finding the Genius in your Child!

[@foreverwintertaylorsversio561]

Very touching story, wishing the best for you & your lovely daughter's future 🥺🥺💗💗

[@spc1612]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story -- and that is fabulous you have moved your teaching online so you can reach more people! I'm touched by your story, and one line in particular stands out -- you said "You don’t know a child’s potential until you customize their curriculum to how they learn." -- and this applies to SO many different children -- those with learning disabilities, ADHD, sight impairments, those with deep skills in one area (music, science, maths, drawing, theatre, whatever it is) ... and more. We as humans are not made from cookie cutters -- and the often one-size-fits-all educational system makes many children feel "not ok" or "broken" -- when in reality there are just many different ways to be human, and to learn, in this world! (That's my take on it all, anyway:) ). Thank you again for sharing all you did!

[@gappie2998]

I loved this short film so so much, I’m glad they used an actual deaf person to play the roll.

[@tayaiahanthem6720]

A huge THANK YOU to the madam for interpreting the whole things to the little girl. I really appreciate your help.

[@pradeeplanka6976]

After the first ten minutes, I got my eyes filled with tears. Rest of the film, I saw through tears. So creative, and so touching. Rachel you talked to millions of sensitive hearts on a very sensitive matter.

[@bboop1964]

The film was extraordinary and Maisy was a wonderful actress! So perfect that you won the Oscar!!!

[@b-dog3207]

Well done Rachel and Maisie, I love how Rachel is so involved in the deaf community, I am currently watching S5 of Switched at Birth, Rachel plays Lilly Summers/Lilly Kennish and she just portrays her so well, during the streaming of Switched At Birth or SaB I have picked up ASL and now am fluent in ASL which I have always wanted to do but just didn't know how or where to start, so thank you and congratulions on The nomination

[@plucas9324]

B-Dog 'I picked it up and now I'm fluent.' Total nonsense.

[@b-dog3207]

P Lucas how is that 'nonsense'

[@plucas9324]

B-Dog. Unless you skipped the "after several years of study" between 'I picked it up on TV' and 'Now I'm fluent,' my comment stands.

[@cindyxx5028]

@@plucas9324 Exactly, knowing a few words from your favorite show and being fluent are 2 completely different things.

[@JolieUTU]

Such a wonderful film and all of the actors, but especially Maisie, were excellent in it. I adore Rachel and her writing skills are spot on with this film. I hope she does more because she is a treasure. Watching this years later and so happy to know that the film did indeed win an Oscar!!! Yah!

[@sarahmarieivfmommy8581]

I thoroughly loved watching it but it broke my heart as well. To see how quickly she connects and can express herself when given the tools is so true. My son was very speech delayed. We tried for so long but he refused to sign with us. He could hear us but couldn’t talk to us. As soon as he made that connection that he could talk with his hands he was learning signs so quick and using them so fast. It was huge while he learned to talk.

[@chriswixtrom6514]

Wonderful!

[@CFFiedler]

I hope your son is thriving now.

[@yellowdough2001]

She looks intense.. adorable

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Excellent short film that brings a side of this universal issue. Sign language should be available 24/7 in all media everywhere and part of the curriculum in all schools.

[@sofiahawley2669]

Maisie is just adorable, she did an incredible job in the film.

[@jameswilson2417]

Maisie is so cute so adorable n the movie made me cry ... Thank-you for such a great Movie with a very strong message...after this movie I realised how important it is to learn the sign language... N Thank you Rachel...fabulous job... !!!

[@frostkiss2]

So they actually gave the role to an actual deaf girl with tremendous acting talent. Now show this to Sia, please.

[@arielbarbeau9501]

Omg yes like it isnt that hard

[@gilbertg7]

Sure. And serial killers should be played by real serial killers

[@cheyannecollins4774]

Yeah but dont blame maddie she was 14 when the film was produced and she actually cried because she thought it would be offensive but sia made her do the role

[@arielbarbeau9501]

@@gilbertg7 that's not something that you should compare at all. You can choose not to go out and kill people but you can't choose if you're born with a disability.

[@gilbertg7]

@@arielbarbeau9501 You don't say. But you can pretend to have a psychological disabilty as well as you can pretend you kill people for fun. That's what actors are for

[@karlamalcolm9249]

Brilliant film and oh my gosh, that little one is going places!!!!

[@stephengodfrey5644]

Amazing how Maisie continually looks at the signer its so important, her line of communication, im partially deaf and looking at the person really helps, i cannot sign though and wish i could. Boy and bless you young girl, your shy, adventourous, and i wish through your adventourous spirit you will help other boys and girls your age understand and more importantantly some of the parents who have some stupid and arcaic ideas about us being deaf, i get mocked for being deaf. Stray strong young lady.

[@JSandwich13]

I loved her since Switched at Birth. I miss it so much I'm incredibly proud of Rachel and how she's advocating for us. I'm Hard of Hearing and I'm so proud more people are advocating for how hard it is for kids like us. I grew up with no support with my hearing and I'm just in love with sign language and this film.

[@ritusplay]

Such a brilliant actor this little girl is

[@joanwallace1373]

This child was awesome in the film and an awesome young lady. Best wishes for a wonderfully full life and much success to you all. Thank you for letting us be a short part of your journey. God Bless.

[@gracedianejensen4364]

I just saw the film and it is amazing. Blessings to all of you.

[@auraandrei146]

The writer is gorgeous and she has a noble attitude toward Maisie. She genuinely cares about her and the cause. Her face is luminous. Loved the movie. ❤️

[@hArtyTruffle]

Brilliant film. An award well deserved. ✨

[@tapanboro1275]

her exquisite expression made me cry! loved the awesome short film 'the silent child'

[@maryfifita2327]

Wow I just watched the beautiful film. Now I know she is actually deaf in real life but she has all the support around her. Such a sweet girl.

[@mshzzz3202]

I watched silent child yesterday and I loved I was so sad because it was so short (it’s a short film so yeah) I wanted it to be a movie Maisie (I think is her name) and Rachel and all of the cast were amazing

[@kellyblue]

How wow! I just watched this movie 20 mins ago, loved it. Wow, the actress is also the writer, wonderful.

[@PrincessHVHHDSSS]

My cousin learned sign language before having children, as she heard information about how good this is to communicate with your baby. I would love to see sign language taught in every primary and secondary school. Such a skill, and so important. Great job Maisy, so brave, well done. Love Princess Holly of Australia 🕊🌿🍀☘🌴🌵🍃🥦🌳🌲🌹💐🕊🌿☘🍀🌴🌵🍃🥦🌳🌲💐🕊🌿☘🍀🌴🌾🌵🍃🥦🌳🌲🍃🌳🍀🌲☘🌱🌿🌵🌴🍃🌳🍀🌲🌱☘🌿🌵🌴🌻🌼🌷💐🌸💮🐞🌺🥀

[@ama.mensss]

I love how she shows her emotions through her face. Such a beautiful girl. She is going to be a huge star. Love her eyes

[@martinacummins9105]

I am partially deaf and struggle in mainstream schools. Since I went to the deaf school life was a lot better in terms of education and making friends. But boarding school had lasting impact on realising how much I missed out on events that happened at home while I was at the school. But I have an unique group of friends who are so good and the best from my school days. Now after so many year battling with our government here in Ireland 🇮🇪 we now have Irish sign language recognize here.. ISL was not allowed while I was at the deaf school. And that was in the 80s. So thankfully we have this movie to explain the importance of sign language. Bravo to maisie and the movie makers and to the lady who wrote the story. Well done.

[@marymcgarvey4153]

I once had a temporary assignment here at university of California’s Counseling for the deaf program, 30 years ago now, for two weeks. I was the only hearing and nonsigning person there. (My job was to answer phones and deal with hearing visitors and deliveries). The place was silent all day long except for occasional bursts of laughter. I never knew what the joke was! It was a good lesson to understand how a dead person feels cut out from society. Helen Keller said it was much worse than being blind; no easy contact and communications with others, lonely.

[@ak-br4rn]

The cute little child is so beautiful and amazing...may god bless her...may she always be happy and stay blessed 🥰

[@hanishassan7251]

... very meaningful short story❤️

[@aidasjournal]

I did not know that Maci is deaf in real life as well. So now I am so SO SOOO INCREDIBLY IMPRESSED and amazed by this cute little sweetheart. She is so cute it is unbelievable and I just love love love her. Maci is totally going places in life. And I am also certain that she can be anything her heart desires. And I am definately a huge fan of both her and the sweet young woman who wrote/(ditected?) the film. I am completely in love with this film and I pray so hard that they win. But like that man said: they’ve already won just by being nominated, and I totally agree. No matter if they win or not, Maci is still number ONE for me!! Go Maci go💪, you’ve got this you little sweetheart💫💖🦋 I just wish her all the best and all the love and is routing (if that is spelled correct?) for her so so much. Go Maci⭐️ Lots of love from Norway🇳🇴

[@woodstoney]

Such a sweet little girl and such a wonderful Short Film that everyone should watch! Well done!

[@manuels9747]

I cried when I saw the short film. Now I am crying again, knowing the REALITY. Thank you.

[@SabrinaGulzar]

This just shows a person is capable of doing anything they want Rachel Shenton is from Stoke-on-Trent and today won a Oscar just shows as long as you try anything is possible

[@ChrisPage68]

...if you aren't discriminated against.

[@SabrinaGulzar]

PageMonster it doesn't matter if your discriminated against or not. Personally If I wanted to do something and had someone hating on me saying I couldn't do it I would prove that I can. In my opinion no matter what you do in life good or bad there is Always someone that's going to try and pull you down someone that will hate you even Bully you that shouldn't stop you from doing what you do.

[@ellasapphira298]

Umaiza akthar part of the film was filmed at my old primary school and she went my current secondary school. :)

[@SabrinaGulzar]

Ella Sapphira is da in Stoke-on-Trent? I did hear a movie was being made in Stoke-on-Trent but wasn't sure where

[@ellasapphira298]

Umaiza akthar yep, stoke on Trent :)

[@abisolayussuf9710]

One of the most beautiful movies ever Thank you to the cast & crew

[@covancide]

I loved this short film so much, and aaah she's soooo sweet. So deserving of the Oscar!

[@justmyopinion5099]

wow- I just finished watching this short movie- on Aug. 4th, 2022 and I loved it- was heart-wrenching but so real and an issue that needs to be addressed!

[@safarwisby8073]

Such a wonderful filmThank you for such sensitivity!

[@Vanessa2775]

Is the guy wearing hearing aid who is sitting next to Maisie... I’m also a hearing impaired..... that is so cool they have made a film about deaf and won the oscars😍🤣🤩🤩

[@mariegirlnz]

Yes. That's her dad

[@iVenge]

It looks like he might have two cochlear implants?

[@clairee4939]

Yes because I'm deaf and we have many of the same struggles so we must be together for our rights but I think the three generations of her family are deaf. 💕❤️🌹

[@Bluefish-LM]

I was in tears with that short story film

[@madhurimapan5662]

With intelligence she has a great power of acting. It's a gift of God. With her great skill of acting she is successful to show the life of deaf child. God bless my child.

[@tonyameredith7081]

I watched the movie yesterday and was amazed by it! It delivers a very powerful message about understanding the difficulties the hearing impaired face in everyday life!

[@purplegypsylady777]

Both of these girls are so lovely, beautiful and special!

[@KhasiXChakuin]

I just watched this short film Silent Child, 3days ago it was amazing and Libby the little girl is so good that it made this film so real. Idk at first that she's actually deaf until now after watching this, and I recommend you should watch this short film if you have time it's very amazing. And omg Maisie is so cute and adorable, i wish i see her more on films, she's very talented.

[@DavidKerley]

The Silent Child is a brilliant short film well deserving of an Oscar.

[@joyvelez360]

I love the movie. It transform my point of view and now I realized how hard is the struggle for deaf children. I’m learning sign language. I want to be part of the solution. This kid is so beautiful. God bless her and bless you all. Thank you for sharing with us this story, it’s amazing and so thoughtful.

[@blusheep2]

I'm trying to learn it myself. Not because of this movie but because I saw a mom signing to her young son in the airport one day and I instantly realized how few people that boy will ever get to communicate with. I'm a pilot by trade and a Captain I flew with shared a story he witnessed. A professional baseball player was walking through the airport when he saw a little boy, all giddy, run up to get his autograph but when the boy reached the ball player he started signaling to him that he couldn't hear. Immediately the ball player started signing to the child and the Captain said the boy just lit up. Here his hero could speak to him. It was a touching story. I'm no hero to anyone but I'm hoping I can brighten somebody's day by giving them a chance to talk with a stranger in a random place and make an unexpected friend.

[@sayurisakakura2787]

I saw her short movie ten times and i cried 20 times💞💞💞💞it's so sad :(

[@pavitrajaimungal1889]

I saw this film at midnight last night. A very good storyline by Rachel. You are indeed a good writer. The girl is so cute and a good actor. Congratulations and best wishes.

[@joelbates6499]

I'm sitting here watching this smiling like crazy, Masie's such a great girl! Good work Masie, Rachel and families all. This film needs another tour in 2022.

[@shraddhasingh5228]

Love this girl and her acting as well❤️❤️

[@achirose2002]

I hope this message reaches the actors and every one who made the film so beautifully. I'd like to say to Ms Shenton that her presence and performance in the movie reminded me of Miss Ingrid Bergman.

[@dianaacademia9493]

Great job and you recognized earlier the need of this young girl... so amazing the downhearted social worker... i admired you of being so concerned of Maisy, you rescued her for being a deeply rooted silent agonizing bearer ... GOD be with you all...

[@artandcraftbypadmag6832]

I crude seeing her expressive eyes in the movie... My heart when 9ut yo her...❤️❤️❤️👍

[@nicolasfourie5184]

Absolutely fantastic film! It brought tears to my eyes!

[@BasantaRajOnta]

Nominated. Congrats!!!

[@penrymbambu5]

I love this adorable young girl💕❤️❤️❤️ I felt bad and pitied her in the movie.

[@RuthOkeabia]

I watched this film and I loved it! And I thought the actress playing the deaf child was a hearing child. I didn't realize she truly was deaf. Kudos to her and to everyone!

[@triptjmansa7450]

The little girl looks like an angel 😇😇😇😇😇

[@Wow-2375]

If this were a full length movie it would be one everyone would see. I loved the short.

[@deborah9278]

Only watched this last night for the first time … touched me deeply

[@HobbyOrganist]

Mom taught ASL in the LA school district all her working career, I know she said deaf people cant read lips because they never heard the SOUNDS that come from lip movement, it's different if you become deaf later. She related how back in the 70s when she started the program in the school, she'd run into roadblocks with employers not wanting to hire deaf people. One student was extremely good at upholstery, she sent him to a factory that uses that skill and they wouldn't hire him, even after she took samples of his work over to them, they objected to his maybe being injured by not hearing, and she said she would accompany him on the job at NO cost for a time to get him settled in and trained, they finally relented and the student was their best worker. But that's what it took in the 70s to even GET a job for a deaf student.

[@daughter-of-christ]

I have had hearing lose these last few years.i am in my 30,s.Sign language should be compulsory in schools.so many people do not understand hearing loss or people being deaf.a lot of us hear noise.i just can’t understand some words because I don’t hear some sounds Properly.looking back at my childhood I probably had hearing Difficult back then.a friend asked why I always watched tv with my head sideways.it Totally makes sense now, that was my good ear and I had it pointed at the tv .many people think people hard of hearing or deaf need to be yelled at..no..don’t do that.face the person you are speaking too.don’t cover your mouth.speak Clearly and have Patience as you might have to repeat yourself a few times.i wish I had learnt Sign language as a child.you never know when you could lose your hearing or if someone needs help and can’t hear.so many children are left Undiagnosed with some hearing loss and it effects school life Dramatically.this little girl is so cute.the part in the film when she is at the table and she sees talking,but there is only Silence is very real.hearing Impairments vary and some may hear nothing,others hear Static, ringing in the ears or every noice at once,but what is said.background noise is a great problem for us.like at the shopping centres.it sounds like a loud bee hive and high pitched ringing comes in the ears.voices are Muffled.some deaf people can still hear noise.it may just be Ringing in the ears or static.you don’t realise how much you Rely on facial expressions until you lose your hearing.so many hearing aids are becoming small and hard to notice.people need to learn how to even Approach someone with hearing difficulties.people coming from behind us or even talking behind us does not work.we don’t hear what you are saying and often we get the crap scared out of us.we don’t hear you Approaching from behind.even if someone is staying at my side I might not hear them even with hearing aids.hearing loss can cause hearing Fatigue as it takes alot to try to Communicate with someone and to listen.great to see a film that Educates people and helps others in life.

[@matildalowe825]

I love this short film 🍿.

[@jaishreebawa5854]

An amazing realization into a world so many of us are indifferent to

[@matezim]

I wish sign language was taught in every school as an obligatory subject

[@lucarichiisover18]

I'm little by little coming to terms with the fact that, in the next month or so, I'm going to be facing a similar situation to Joanna's. I finished watching the film in the last hour or so, and I've been... processing... some emotions. ...But seeing interviews, and Maisy doing well in real life, and being engaged with directly by interpreters and interviewers and included... It's eased up that gut punch (God, though. That lying-awake-at-night scene and the I-love-you scene. Still processing that as I type this.) (I've been actively avoiding thinking too hard about what that week will be like.)

[@ilytswg]

I LOVED this short. So sad to see her struggles and the lack of understanding from her mom and society! They should teach sign language from the first of school along side with the alphabet and spelling to all children!!!!!!

[@nyssautami560]

That short film was so deep! I love those actors. Libby pretty looked like Fanning's sisters when they were young ❤️

[@daisydaniel5358]

I watched the film today after more and more times KZbin recommended me and today I just clicked it. But it is very beautiful film .I ❤️Rachel and the little girl 🥰🥰

[@smassey6848]

Rachel is very talented at telling a story! Great short film.

[@felixchen9939]

I love this short firm 🌟🌟

[@aanagul8787]

Wonderful shortfilm❤❤❤

[@franciscaseyer5003]

La carita de esa niña enternece, lloré viendo el corto metraje de tan solo ver esos ojitos tristes. No es solo una niña lista, es una excelente actriz. Felicitaciones.

[@weesieyoutubesminecraft3214]

Loved this short

[@apostolia2124]

Such a great effort, keep up with the good work, greetings from Greece!

[@humanbng7123]

I cried at the end of that film🤧 she had done a good job

[@VOICE61NATURE]

God bless you my sweet lovely daughter.

[@attilakonkoly4329]

Great movie! Great actresses! ❤️ I have also had experience with deaf. people, unfortunately I do not know the signs language

[@hookbeak3516]

There's Children Of A Lesser God written by Mark Medoff in 1979. In 1981 it premiered in London starring Trever Eve, he had to learn American Sign Language. I've previously mentioned how much I enjoyed watching Silent Child, in particular character "Libby's" dismissive response, when her on screen mother tried to kiss "Libby" goodbye, this spoke volumes to the audience.

[@andyvan5692]

WOW, GOOD ON YOU!!- to actually have it, and not just act, wow, how brave, to advocate for your community in this way, and also to do it yourself, GOOD effort, and hope you get an Oscar, not the grouch, but the TROPHY, you and your family, and the writer deserve it!!!

[@HobbyOrganist]

The film won the Oscar for Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.