The creators of the six episode miniseries “This Close” want to show the world the deaf community’s life experiences are just like everyone else’s.
The story of two best friends – who just happen to be deaf – living and working in L.A. is created by Josh Feldman and Shoshannah Stern, who are themselves deaf. Together, they’re paving the way with the first representation of the deaf community in front of the camera and behind the scenes of the Sundance Now show. The creators hope audiences will relate to the characters – whether they are deaf or not.
“I hope they don’t see it as a deaf show,” Stern signs. “I hope people will see it not as a gay show, just as a show that they see themselves in and relate to and makes them laugh makes them cry, maybe.”
Read more about the This Close miniseries.