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Deaf Mosaic

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Deaf Mosaic was an Emmy-winning Gallaudet University production that was very popular in the 80s and 90s. Hosted by Gil Eastman and Mary Lou Novitsky, this series provides interesting and important insights into Deaf history and culture. The programs’ producers traveled and documented events and people.

Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language as if in an interview. She holds 1 index finger up and points out towards her open palm. Behind her, an Emmy award rests on top of a T, V set. Caption. The script is where the power is.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 209
28 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Group of people running down a tree-lined road, wearing numbers on their shirts like they are competing in a race. Caption. Only 375 yards to go.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 310
27 minutes 54 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Man wearing a red shirt with white lettering on the front holds his arms out while walking down a street. Caption. What's your cause? Deaf president now.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 402
27 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Wide shot of the U, S Capitol building. In the foreground, people walk towards the Capitol along a walkway. Caption. That the U, S Capitol is accessible.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 404
27 minutes 52 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Scruffy man wearing an army uniform stands across from a woman in a blue dress. He's holding 1 hand up and scrunching his face. Caption. To play the title character in "Ajax."
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 411
27 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Closeup on a man's hands working on parts of a machine. Caption. Equipment his clients have entrusted to his care.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 503
28 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Young boy wearing a costume performs on stage. He faces the audience and uses sign language, holding 1 arm up, palm angled towards his face. Caption. It represents a new era in Deaf Theatre. A cooperative.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 505
27 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language, holding 1 finger up to her cheekbone. Next to her, a man watches her hand gestures. Caption. Entertained by extremely talented deaf performers.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 506
28 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Man wearing a business suit and glasses sits behind a desk. He is angled just off camera and gesturing in sign language, holding 1 hand up palm out in front of him. Caption. Deaf people tend to be more observant.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 601
28 minutes 40 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Closeup of a colorful stained glass window showing a man wearing medieval military armor and helmet, holding a hand up to point out in front of him. Caption. This is Saint Ann's Church for the Deaf.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 609
27 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Group of teenagers in casual attire stand in a line on a lawn with trees behind them, all looking out in the same direction. Caption. To emphasize the importance of teamwork.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 611
28 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Wide shot of a small fishing boat on the water with 2 men leaning out to look over the side of the boat. Caption. And generations of weathered faces work the trade of their forefathers.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 705
28 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Woman wearing a red blazer and glasses sits behind a desk. She faces camera and uses sign language, holding both hands up in a staggered position with loose fists pointing inwards. Caption. The third goal involves political networking and advocacy.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 804
27 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Woman wearing a white jacket sits next to a lap pool. She faces camera and uses sign language, holding hands up in a staggered position, index fingers pointing up and across her body. Caption. Every day my training takes about 5 hours.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 807
28 minutes 41 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Group of men and women in business attire gather in a hallway. Caption. Held on the campus of Gallaudet University.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 809
28 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
4 people wearing scrubs, look down at a person covered in a blanket on an operating table.1 man reaches down towards the person as the others observe. Caption. You gain a lot of knowledge and insight.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 811
28 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Woman stands on stage facing out towards the audience and using sign language. Behind her, a covered wagon is parked on set. Caption. Because I did not know when I came here that the actress.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 903
27 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Man wearing a volunteer fireman's uniform holds the wheel of a red truck while looking towards camera. Caption. Working with 90 volunteers to help protect 4,000 households.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 911
27 minutes 30 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Closeup on a portafilter filled with tamped down coffee grounds. Caption. The best tasting coffee is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 1001
28 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
2 women stand opposite a man who is leaning against a railing and using sign language. Caption. It's difficult to know where to place the interpreter.
Deaf Mosaic
Episode 1003
28 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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