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Re: Helen Keller Captured on Video

r.ayling — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:52:17 -0000

Gary Davis, she learned words by association. The first word she understood was water. Annie taught her by pumping water into her hand, then spelled it in sign language in her hands

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Victoria — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:43:30 -0000

Brilliant women. Never truly appreciated for their exquisite inventiveness. Particularly Annie Sullivan. Absolutely formidable intellects.

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Deep Dale West — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:34:47 -0000

It's good to see the iron didn't leave any permanent scars. Is there a Braille version of this video?

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destanie young — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:05:26 -0000

yall should really check the video out "teaching helen to speak" it is amiazing and funny thanks

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deaf — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:39:09 -0000

Auto captions are not acceptable - they should be cleaned up.

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autocad kursu — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:56:50 -0000

I love the video.She was smart all her life

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Timmmii — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:34:43 -0000

wow. dumbfounded by this. How have we never seen this before??

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Red Cell — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:32:55 -0000

Technically, she was captured on film, not video.

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janiek — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:46:08 -0000

Absolutely amazing video. And what amazing women. This made me cry. To think that Ann Sullivan remained so devoted - and was so brilliant in the way she taught. And that Helen became such a brilliant thinker, writer and speaker. All I can say to anyone, struggling with any challenge, whether it be a lack of patience or something much graver, is never give up. Never give up.

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M. — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:46:25 -0000

This is amazing

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eric — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:34:29 -0000

annie sullivan knew exactly how people heard "dumb" -- she made that point again and again throughout her life, as did keller. so when she says 'I am not dumb now', it has multiple levels of meaning. that word ("dumb") was a gauntlet to generations of deaf people.

people still used that word when I was a kid in the '70s. most people under 40 today haven't ever even heard that usage. which I would say is progress.

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Dawn Moneyhan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:49:07 -0000

I first learned of Helen Keller when I was 7 yrs old and throughout my life she has remained a constant inspiration. She is my hero. While I am too young to have known her in person I have always admired and respected this woman I felt so connected to. Although I can see and hear, Helen inspired me to learn sign language at the age of 8 through the use of books, and by age 9 I taught myself to read braille. I am now 42 and this is the first time I have ever heard her voice. Thank you for putting this online, it only adds to the inspiration she continues to be in my life. Because of Helen Keller I grew up believing that anything is possible if a person simply invests their heart and soul. While Annie Sullivan is accredited as her teacher, it was Helen's own heart and soul that made her many achievements possible. God Bless you Helen, you will never be forgotten.

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Lairsa — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:03:37 -0000

I love the video but why isn't it Captioned?

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ima — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:24:40 -0000

"dumb" meaning unable to speak. She learned to use her voice long after she had mastered braille etc. and had a storehouse of knowledge - this was a final step of her education.

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Cierraskillern — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:41:00 -0000

Helen Keller wasnt realy dom.She was smart all her life.This is by Cierra.

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Cierraskillern — Sun, 22 May 2011 17:41:30 -0000

Helen Keller wasnt realy dom.She was smart all her life.This is by Cierra.

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Gary Davis — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:54:17 -0000

This is a wonderful clip, but I don't understand how she would know what what she said meant? Isn't she just repeating sounds? How does that become knowledge?

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Christine Cacciari — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:35:48 -0000

Annie Sullivan loves Helen unconditionally, and Helen's face reflects this joy. This film clip has to be one of the most touching I have ever seen.

Thank you.

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Fritz Meinel Cheesman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:43:12 -0000

I am so impressed. This is heroical and more than a wonder for Helen and Annie Sullivan who dedicated the whole life making this wonder. May you rest in the highest heaven. The humanity is living in you both. Thanks for this lesson of perseverance.