The BAFTA and the Academy Awards are global platforms that celebrate filmmaking by bringing unheard voices, stories, and experiences to the world to see and admire. Each year, they welcome new artistic and inspirational masterpieces while also celebrating the excellence of previous gems, which once again draws curiosity. One such name that has been making the rounds is The Silent Children. 

Is there a documentary with this title that made its way to the Oscars? Here is a close look at whether such a documentary exists and where people can watch it.

There are two projects titled The Silent Children (2013) and Silent Children (2020). These two films did not make it to the Oscars, and there is not much information on how to stream them. However, another movie, The Silent Child, released in 2017, won the Best Live Action Short Film in 2018.

The short film is also available to stream on several platforms such as The Roku Channel and Kanopy. It is available to rent on Amazon Prime. 

For those who have yet to witness this masterpiece, the story of The Silent Child follows a deaf 6-year-old girl named Libby who has a hard time communicating with her family. But she finds her voice to communicate when a social worker, Joanne, teaches her sign language. 

The British Sign Language short film was written by Rachel Shenton, who also played the role of Joanne. While the movie might only be 20 minutes long, it holds a heartwarming lesson that is unforgettable. Now, The Silent Child is also one of several films that bring attention to individuals’ struggles and the power of sign language. 

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There is another Academy Award-nominated film that sheds light on a similar struggle of a family.

The movie, Sound and Fury, was released back in 2000 and follows two families and their struggle over how they can help their deaf young kids. The two families are torn over whether their kids should have cochlear implants that can help them hear, but also push them away from their deaf identity. This bitter debate is what makes the movie emotional and powerful.

Although it was nominated for the Best Documentary Feature category, the movie did not win an Oscar. However, it was able to share its message with people all over the world. This is how documentaries, some even from last year, that talk about real issues, help raise awareness. And that is also what The Silent Child does.

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