Deaf President Now! Screening
Democracy on Screen Film Series
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Join us for the launch of Democracy on Screen — a film series presented as part of the Ford School’s Resilient Democracies initiative. This series celebrates the role of storytelling and creative expression in shaping, challenging, and expanding our understanding of democracy and civic empowerment. Through powerful films, we’ll explore how everyday people and grassroots movements drive change, amplify marginalized voices, and reimagine what democracy can be.
Kicking off the series: Deaf President Now! (2025)
An Apple Original Film, Deaf President Now! is co-directed and co-produced by Gallaudet alum Nyle DiMarco, ’13, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. The film chronicles the historic 1988 student-led protest at Gallaudet University and the movement that demanded — and won — the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president. More than a story of protest, Deaf President Now! is a powerful tribute to leadership, identity, and the enduring fight for representation.
Come for the film and be part of a community working to keep democracy vibrant, inclusive, and resilient. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.