THE SILENCE OF REAL LIFE –
Feb. 16, 2021 – The facility is run by a man named Joe (Paul Raci), a Vietnam veteran who lost his hearing in the war, who tries to help Ruben overcome his frustrations and live as a deaf person. “Deaf culture is incredibly rich and I was aware of the fact it was rich,” Ahmed said in an interview with The Desert Sun. “Stepping toward deaf culture and learning about it was a massive learning journey for me and continues to be. I hope it’s a learning opportunity for lots of people who see the film.”
