No Ordinary Hero: The Superdeafy Movie

The first thing I do when watching any new DVD is go to the captions - well it didn't have an option for captions. Turned it on anyway because I'd promised the kids we would watch it, and it's open captioned!! There was an option for audio description for the blind as well.This movie is a little cheesy and over-exaggerates at times but it's really perfect for families especially if you have mixed hearing and Deaf relatives. The premise is that our hero, Tony Kane, is an actor who plays the character SuperDeafy on a children's TV show. It's a popular show that teaches a bit of ASL and entertains, but most of the laughter comes as the expense of the Deaf superhero.While Tony is deciding how to handle that, we are also following the story of a boy, Jacob, who is Deaf with hearing parents. As frequently happens, his parents are struggling to figure out the best way to handle things, especially his IEP. His mom wants him to use ASL and be in the Deaf classroom while his dad wants him to be raised orally and stay in a mainstream classroom. Eventually the two stories come together when Tony is asked to give a presentation at Jacob's school. This movie really gives a good overview of many Deaf issues and unique aspects of Deaf culture and is suitable for whole family viewing. ASL is also captioned for the signing impaired! For really young watchers who don't know any sign, you might have to read a few parts aloud.Where you might be disappointed is that Superdeafy does not have superpowers, although I wish there was a TV show or something following up on the ending scene...

Really enjoyed this movie. Clearly it's geared towards kids with a strong message of equality and diversity in cultures other than the mainstream focus of "black vs. white," and some of the ignorance portrayed in this movie is a bit over-the-top (which is why I didn't give it 5 stars). But overall, this was a positive message with a fun script and well worth the time to watch it. Doesn't hurt that the lead, John Maucere, is a cutie.

I was born a deaf mute and was taught very little sign language basically only I love you and the ABC's. My parents didn't want to recognize it and only did so when they could "fix me" Their words not mine. I remember the struggle to communicate and my 7 year old sister who taught me how to sign the little I know. It was difficult because I got beaten a lot because I couldn't hear. I learned to face people when they talked watch their mouths and figure out what they were saying to avoid the beatings. Now I can hear and speak but I will never forget the pain of being rejected by my parents and everyone around me. So if you have a child in this situation it would behoove you not to cut them off. Learn to sign with them and support them. Trust me they will love you for it but if you don't they will find it really difficult to connect to people later in life and no matter how many or how few people accept them they will ALWAYS feel alone! This movie should be seen not only by your child but also by you!!!In saying this I mean no disrespect. Everyone does what they feel is best. Keep an open mind and a loving heart!!!

This is an excellent movie to helping ASL students to connect to the challenges that deaf kids and adults deal with and the levels of discrimination & bullying that kids deal with.My students watched the 1st half with a sub & throughout the day I began to get Remind messages from my kids that they were mad or that a part had upset them. Try as I might I couldn't figure out what could have possibly cause such reactions from them. Finally 2 students in my 6th period explained what upset them and I laughed out loud. They were not offended but outraged at the injustice and treatment of Tony & Jacob by the hearing world. They wanted to reach in to the movie and "school" those ignorant people. Secretly I cheered inside... I had managed to develop compassion and respect for the Deaf and their language.

I have been waiting two years to see this film, and it did not disappoint. As a hearing person who's been involved in the deaf community for over a decade, I am immediately drawn to any project that highlights deaf culture. However, this movie is no mere PSA for a social cause. The story is one to which anyone who's been underestimated, misunderstood, bullied or ostracized can relate. Beautifully crafted and uplifting but not maudlin, it acknowledges truths all too well known to deaf individuals who've been made to feel inferior, informs the uninitiated viewer of the injustices many deaf people face on a daily basis and reminds us all to look to the "hero within" when in need of inspiration to help us face life's challenges. I hope it will not be the only signed/open captioned movie this talented team produces. More please!

This movie is extremely corny and slow moving. However, the way they portray the school systems and the issues within is not something I've seen in a movie before - and I think they did a fantastic job. With issues in politics (and promoting politics) as well. I think they did a great job all around with the feel of the movie and getting the viewers to understand the perspectives of the deaf characters. I would recommend this movie to anyone to see.

I thought this was a great movie. Deaf movies and I have a love/hate relationship. Iiiiii hattttee readingg the subtitles. Glasses get to hurting my eyes after awhile. Generally use them for reading only. And the subtitles get to going so fast sometimes, it makes it really difficult to keep up. I keep threatening to learn sign language but, it's just something I haven't stepped off into yet. Anyway, I thought it had a great message, as all deaf movies I've seen have.

Awesome movie! I was just like that kid except I didn't learn to sign asl. It was very painful experience for me. As adult, it held back my social life I missed out a lot! Few years ago, I learned ASL. I made improvements in my life. ASL is the key for deaf/hoh people via communication needs! Connecting and interacting with people help us to move ahead in life. No doubt about that.

a good movie but to much cartoon injections and to much to read which took away from helping the deaf boy but not a bad film