Flying Words Project: The Year Of The Walking Dogs, Early Poems

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Deaf poet and performing artist Peter Cook and interpreter/collaborator Kenny Lerner express poetry through American Sign Language and body movement. Contains selected poems and stories recorded from live performances during 1984-1990. Includes: "Charlie" (1988), "Einstein Under the Apple Tree" (1989), "Hypnotist" (1986), "Replay"(1989), and more. Voice-over narration and interpretation by Kenny Lerner.

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Runtime: 57 minutes 8 seconds

Topic: Arts, Deaf Life, Literature
Subtopic: Cook, Peter, Deaf History, Performing Arts, Poetry, Sign Language
Grade/Interest Level: All -
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Release Year: 2004
Producer/Distributor: Peter Cook Productions

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Man gestures in sign language on stage, touching thumbs together, hands flat and pointing in either direction. Caption. A butterfly in South America.

Man faces camera and gestures with right hand, palm forward, index finger crossing under middle finger. Caption. To talk about is gestures.

A man in a blue sweater and light trousers does sign language towards the camera. Caption. I sheepishly went back to my seat.

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Christine Anastasia M. (Lakewood, OH)

April 28th, 2022 at 02:13 PM

This video sparked huge excitement about American Sign Language literature! The students want more!
Anonymous (Milford, VA)

May 11th, 2015 at 08:22 AM

Excellent resource for my level 2 and 3 students who are learning stories and how to tell them.

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