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Children of a Lesser God

A poignant drama unfolds as a speech teacher finds herself deeply drawn to a deaf janitor who has elected to remain silent, leading to a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and communication within a school for the deaf.

James Leeds, a progressive educator, starts teaching at a school for the deaf on an island off the New England coast. He is drawn to Sarah Norman, a 25-year-old cleaning woman who is deaf and has been a student at the school since age five. Despite her troubled home life, Sarah is bright, headstrong, and angry, refusing to speak. James tries to get her to learn how to speak, but ultimately connects with her on a human level, and they start a romantic relationship. The question is whether they can bridge their divides and build a long-term future together.

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Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Children of a Lesser God" by streaming it on the following platforms: Kanopy, Hoopla. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Children of a Lesser God" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, VUDU, YouTube.

Info about Children of a Lesser God

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 03, 1986

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $31,853,080.00

Budget: $10,500,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance

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