Sound and Fury
2000 · Movie · 80 min · ★ 7.3 · 91% critics
This documentary follows two families with deaf children as they wrestle with whether cochlear implants could open new possibilities or threaten a deeply rooted cultural identity. The film explores how one medical choice can become an emotional debate about family, community, and belonging.
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Details
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-10-25
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Critic score
- 91/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (15 votes)
About
You’ll likely connect with this if you like documentaries that spark ethical and family-focused debates and leave plenty to think about; Not for you if you want a light watch or clear-cut answers, though fans of The Conscientious Objector may respond.
Pros: emotionally powerful; thought-provoking debate; intimate family focus | Cons: may feel biased; uncomfortable tension; limited middle ground
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 2001 · nominated
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Documentary Feature · 2001 · nominated
Cast & crew
- HA
Heather Artinian
as Self
- MA
Marianne Artinian
as Self
- PA
Peter Artinian
as Self
- NA
Nita Artinian
as Self
- CA
Chris Artinian
as Self
- MA
Mari Artinian
as Self
- PC
Pat Chute
as Self - Cochlear Implant Audiologist
- SP
Simon Parisier
as Self - Cochlear Implant Surgeon
- SV
Shelby Vestrich
as Self
- MM
Michael Mancini
as Self
Directed by Josh Aronson