Music to the Ear
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Paul Whittaker, age 25, has many musical qualifications in addition to being a first-rate pianist and organist, yet he is totally deaf. Follows Whittaker to show how a person who is deaf or hard of hearing can study music, perform music, and teach music.
Media Details
Runtime: 25 minutes 59 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life, History
- Subtopic: Deaf - General, Documentaries
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1991
- Producer/Distributor: Films For The Humanities & Sciences
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