'Sound of Metal', nominated for an Oscars, throws rare spotlight on deaf culture
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Last Updated: Apr 20, 2021, 04:25 PM IST
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Advocates hope that praise for 'Sound of Metal', one of the best picture contenders at Sunday's Academy Awards, and other films will lead to more movies featuring people with disabilities. (Still from the film)
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