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Breaking Silence

The bonds between a deaf father and his hearing, formerly incarcerated daughter deepen.

Breaking Silence Independent Lens

Premiered November 16, 2023
Breaking Silence

A deaf father and his hearing daughter explore how imprisonment has shaped their relationship and their advocacy.

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