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TitleDummy (1979) (TV film)
Alternative/Original Title
DisabilityDeaf Speaking Impaired
CountryUSA
Length100
GenreTrue story
Rating3
DirectorFrank Perry
CastPaul Sorvino LeVar Burton Brian Dennehy Rose Gregorio Gregg Henry
NotesFrom the true story of black deaf and speaking impaired teenager who is accused of murder. He is defended by a deaf lawyer. Said to be well told with attention to the details of the accused's condition. From the book by Ernest Tidyman Catya writes: Paul Solvino - fluent in ASL because his real life brother is deaf, hence his appearances in many deaf-related films.

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