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Deaf President Now! premieres May 16...
Since the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement in 1988, its legacy has lived on through the memories of Deaf community members and disability rights activists. Now, almost 40 years later, the story of DPN will finally be shared on a global scale.
Deaf President Now!, a documentary chronicling the eight days of DPN, premieres on Apple TV+ on May 16, 2025. The film is co-directed by Gallaudet alum Nyle DiMarco, ’13, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim of Concordia Studios.
Following a world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January 2025, Deaf President Now! has received rave reviews from publications like Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. At Sundance, it was a runner-up for the Festival Favorite Award.
Gallaudet University is proud to have supported Deaf President Now! through a collaboration with the Gallaudet Archives staff, who shared archival footage and materials with the filmmakers. DPN is our history, and we can’t wait for the world to see it.
Deaf President Now
Learn about the Deaf President Now protests, and meet the DPN4, four students who became the face of the protests.
Gallaudet hosts Deaf President Now! film screening
On April 11, 2025, Gallaudet hosted a special screening of Deaf President Now! for our students, faculty, and staff. We were joined by Co-Directors DiMarco and Guggenheim, as well as more special guests. Check out the article to see pictures from the event.
How the Gallaudet Archives assisted the Deaf President Now! documentary
Almost all of the archival footage in Deaf President Now! came from the Gallaudet Archives library. Learn how the Archives partnered with the filmmakers to make the documentary come to life.
DPN memories: Faculty and staff share their experiences from 1988
The Deaf President Now protests included hundreds of Gallaudet students, staff, and faculty. Some of them are still with the university today! They shared their lasting memories of DPN.
New documentary highlights Gallaudet’s role in the fight for the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Deaf President Now movement happened two years before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. Since then, disability rights activists have acknowledged the importance that DPN played in the eventual passage of the ADA.
Deaf President Now! premieres on Apple TV+ on May 16.
Gallaudet now has a fund that supports DPN’s memory! You can donate to the Judith Rasmus Bravin and Philip William Bravin Deaf President Now (DPN) Legacy Fund to help Gallaudet ensure that future generations keep learning about the impact of DPN.