About this movie
A hybrid short film that merges American Sign Language, contemporary dance, and poetry to tell a deeply personal story about expression, resilience, and the emotional weight of language. Drawing visual inspiration from the experimental dance films of the 1940s, the piece centers a Deaf protagonist whose inner world is revealed not through words, but through movement.
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Duties of My Heart
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dance
american sign language (asl)
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How long is Duties of My Heart?
Duties of My Heart has a runtime of 11m ( and 11 minutes).
Who directed Duties of My Heart?
Duties of My Heart was directed by Judy Lieff and released in 1997.
What genre is Duties of My Heart?
Duties of My Heart is a Drama film (1997).
Who stars in Duties of My Heart?
The cast of Duties of My Heart includes Terrylene.
