From Silence to Sound

2007
48m

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8.5/10

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Director Chase Matthews offers this moving documentary about Justin Garrett, a completely deaf young man who agreed to undergo radical cochlear implant surgery that could possibly make him hear for the first time. Matthews follows Justin as he prepares for, submits to and recovers from the high-stakes surgery. Success will reverse Justin's condition, but failure will irrevocably destine him to a lifetime of total silence.

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In the United States, more than 20 million people are either deaf or hard-of-hearing. Justin Garrett is among them. At age 27, he takes a chance on a risky surgery in hopes of hearing for th... Read allIn the United States, more than 20 million people are either deaf or hard-of-hearing. Justin Garrett is among them. At age 27, he takes a chance on a risky surgery in hopes of hearing for the first time in his life.In the United States, more than 20 million people are either deaf or hard-of-hearing. Justin Garrett is among them. At age 27, he takes a chance on a risky surgery in hopes of hearing for the first time in his life.

Director
- Chase Matthews
Writers
- Chase Matthews
- Jenine Mayring
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IMDb RATING

8.5/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Chase Matthews
Writers
- Chase Matthews
- Jenine Mayring
Stars

1User review

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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Winner: 'Best Documentary' USA (2007 Everglades International Film Festival)

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9/10

Wonderful inspiring story

I saw this 47 minute documentary last night at the Fine Arts Theatre. A lot of information was packed in so even though it moved quickly, I felt like this was a watching a work a lot longer.

Justin, a deaf man, made history of being the first in Oklahoma to successfully received two cochlear implants and the camera(s) were present to record the first tests when his ears were turned "on". His being able to hear his dad's voice that day was quite an experience.

Previous to this, we got a good introduction of Justin, his problems of being deaf in a hearing society and the problems he had with his mom and stepdad, though we do see them present on that special day. However, he couldn't have asked for a more kinder dad. I do hope some reconciliation happens and human nature will run its course.

It was fun seeing the love story too of Justin and his hearing wife. Extremely touching. This documentary really pulls on the heart strings and do wish it every success.