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Mark Medoff's tough play about deafness is sweetened and softened in this 1986 film adaptation directed by Randa Haines (Wrestling Ernest Hemingway). William Hurt plays a teacher newly hired at a school for deaf children, and Marlee Matlin is the deaf and withdrawn janitor who captures his attention. Romantic and heartfelt, the film makes its audience care very much about its two leading characters, and wince when Hurt's well-meaning instructor allows Matlin's handicap to become a problem. Haines develops some interesting visual ideas to underscore the isolation of Matlin's world, particularly a lovely refrain that finds Matlin swimming alone at night. The drama is cut somewhat by the bouncy energy and good humor of Hurt's students. Piper Laurie is very good in a supporting role as Matlin's mother. --Tom Keogh
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Rating:  - Children of a Lesser God
I have been friends with a woman who is deaf for almost 25 years. In fact taught me to sign. I am now teaching deaf in a public school. My friend grew up in a residential school. Marlie Matlin's character reminded me so much of my friend, that I spent most of the movie crying. It was a wonderful movie! It really showed me some insight to how my friend grew up.
Rating: - Remarkable
Children of a Lesser God. Directed by Randa Haines
A very interesting study of Mute and deaf people. Rand Haines (Antwone Fisher) Directed this film where we encounter the problems of these unfortunate brothers and sisters finding themselves as they start growing and could not communicate. James Leeds (William Hurt) a teacher with unconventional approach way of teaching was warned by the school administration . John went his way and done his best that his students can communicate better ... Read More
Rating:  - A film with a lesser effect...
I see a lot of potential when I think back over the film that was `Children of a Lesser God'. Now, I have not seen the play but I hear that it is much harsher, much more emotionally gut punching if you will. When I watched `Children of a Lesser God' I expected to get that, that warm feeling of unease in my core, the feeling that everything is not as it should be but instead I got a much softer and much more refined experience. I'm not saying that a sweet and effective love story is a bad thing, but ... Read More
Rating: - Children of a Lesser God
This was a great film. It is well worth watching. It makes you think!
Rating: - Children of a Lesser God fan
I saw this movie back in 1988, and i loved it. I decided to become a sign language interpreter. The movie is excellent, I strongly recomend it to everybody. The performances were oscar winners and the story very emotional. I enjoyed the movie and I'm enjoying learning sign language.
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