12/09/2025
Catch a glimpse into "The Barber", an ASL folklore video that we created in partnership with Brenda Schertz at Cornell University along with the incredibly talented Ben Jarashow. Be sure to check out the full-length video: https://youtu.be/wvGUqXskAPA
Special thanks to Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and the New York State Senate for their support in having Philip Pham assist with this effort.
Visual description: This promotional video showcases several snippets of Ben Jarashow, a Deaf man with short brown hair and a beard, standing facing the camera as he signs various parts of an ASL folktale called “The Barber”. In each scene there are motion graphics that supplement the story. Visuals consist of scissors snipping, hair being cut, barber poles and a sign that says "Barbershop". You will also see Ben in a wheelchair, as well as a thought bubble that shows the haircut desired. The visuals are supported and broken up by lines of text that state: Deaf Cultural Folklore. Told Through Gestures, ASL And Dynamic Illustrations.
