2025 | 25:30 | Family, Drama
Moonlight on Water follows the story of Layla, who, after falling in love with dance from an early age, decides to pursue a career as a professional ballerina. However, when she loses her hearing to Meniere's Disease, her goals become fleeting. Despite those around her suggesting other career paths and telling her those dreams are impossible, Layla remains steadfast as she discovers new strength from within to pursue her dreams.
Cast
Screening includes a q&A with the director and select cast
Art that Aims
This film was created to inspire those in the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing communities to continue to pursue their dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be. It also serves to educate humanity and diverge our perspective of thinking to understand that being differently-abled does not mean one’s goals are impossible. It also sought to create opportunities for creatives in the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community as well as preserve American Sign Language within mainstream media, as the majority of the film is communicated in American sign language.
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"Our students quickly connected with the film on a personal level. They were fascinated to see actors who were like themselves on screen, and that representation made all the difference. When they see someone like themselves, it gives them the ability to believe in their own potential. The film not only entertained but was deeply inspiring for them.” ~ Charity Reedy Warigon, Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Interim Superintendent