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Piece Description
In So Many Words is a 20-minute documentary that aired nationally on CBC Radio's The Sunday Edition on December 15, 2002. It is a moving story about a father and daughter, stroke, aphasia, loss, and hope. It informs people about aphasia: what it is, what it can steal away, the importance of a communication partner, and how the challenges presented by aphasia can lead to surprising personal growth. It effectively portrays one family's response to aphasia. In So Many Words promotes an understanding of the many dimensions of aphasia: the language impairment, the emotional impact on the stroke survivor and on family members, the need for communication partners who understand aphasia, and the importance of community-based programs to support the needs of people living with aphasia.
Broadcast History
For broadcast history, please contact CBC Radio Karen Levine (karen_levine@cbc.ca)
Intro and Outro
INTRO:Imagine if the last sentence you say tonight is the last full sentence you will say for the rest of your life. This is what is written on a sign that Steve Goff holds in front of him when he gives presentations about aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that results from injury to the brain, most commonly a stroke. People with aphasia have difficulty with the production of speech or the comprehension of speech or both. Steve Goff is one of more than a hundred thousand people in Canada who have aphasia and yet the general public know very little or nothing about it. Steve Goff wants to change this and although his words are broken, his message is clear. Here is Teresa Goff, Steve's daughter, with her documentary, In so Many Words.
OUTRO:Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
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| It's Hard to be Humble | Mac Davis | 00:00 |
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Review of In So Many Words
The Sunday Edition and CBC have a well deserved reputation for producing and broadcasting outstanding documentaries. This one continues the tradition.
First person documentaries are hard produce, but this one is engaging and well written. It has a flowing narrative and teaches us about the little known disease Aphasia. The writing is meant to take us along with the story, rather than talking to or at us.
I like the sound of the pencil writing, each time bringing us back to the scene of Teresa and her father communicating.
This is a great documentary to place into a showcase slot.