From CODA to Hawkeye, the surge of sign languages on screen is a sign of better things to come for the Deaf community
- Written by Naja Later, Academic Tutor in Media and Communications, Swinburne University of Technology
IMDBWhen Troy Kotsur was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the recent Academy Awards, he dedicated his win to the Deaf community. CODA went on to win Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, making it a major step forward for the Academy’s recognition of marginalised storytelling.
CODA, an acronym for Child Of Deaf Adults, follows the story...

















