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by Sasha Andrews and Jeanne Guiraud

A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device which can make it possible for the profoundly deaf to hear sound. Although it sounds like a miracle cure, the use of cochlear implants is controversial, particularly amongst the deaf community.  Two families, both with children who are deaf. One has decided to have a CI for their son, the other has not. Why?
A film by Sasha Andrews and Jeanne Guiraud

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