Deaf President Now!
Cinema Eye Honors
1 Honor 2 Nominations
2026
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Honoree · 2026
Sound Design
Sound design by Greg Francis, James LeBrecht, Nina Hartstone
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Nominee · 2026
Broadcast Editing
Edited by Michael Harte
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Nominee · 2026
Broadcast Film
Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Nyle DiMarco
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Longlist · 2026
Audience Choice Prize
Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Nyle DiMarco
Synopsis
The story of the greatest civil rights movement most people have never heard of. “Deaf President Now!” recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf candidates.
2026 · 3 categories
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