Louder Than Words ()
Overview
Jill and Michael Stark are both deaf, as are their two children. Stuck between two cultures and wanting the best future for their children, they make the controversial choice for both of their children to undergo surgery for cochlear implants. They are part of only a handful of deaf parents in the US to choose implants for their children. After this seven year journey, was the result of the cochlear implant what they had hoped for?
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Additional Info
| Budget | $75,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.062 |
Directed By
Saj Adibs
TOP CAST
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