Question

What is the purpose of the short film "the silent child"?

Answer 1

Answer:

This film aims to raise awareness for the need of British Sign Language in schools across the UK and of course elsewhere in the world. Therefore, the film tends to be quiet when Libby and Joanne are communicating because they are using sign language with slight lip reading.

Explanation:

Answer 2

It tells the story of Libby, a profoundly deaf four-year-old girl, who lives a silent life until a social worker, played by Shenton, teaches her how to communicate through sign language. The film won the Oscar for Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.