ASL LECTURE SERIES:
Ben Jarashow
Professor, University of South Florida
Deaf Villains in Hollywood Films and TV Productions
This lecture explores the representation of Deaf people as
antagonists/villains in Hollywood films and TV productions. Primary
questions for discussion will be: Are most deaf villains represented in a
realistic manner or are they stereotypes? How does deafness play an
advantage or a disadvantage in their roles? Are they leaders or followers
if they are in a group of villains? What are the motivations behind their
criminal activities?
Ben Jarashow holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Gallaudet
University. His master’s thesis focused on developing criteria for a
better quality of ABC storytelling. He teaches in the University of South
Florida’s ASL program, and lives in Rochester, New York, with his
family.
Friday, January 28, 2022
noon—1:00 p.m.
Register for this ZOOM webinar at:
https://bit.ly/3sunYbo
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