Comments on: Helen Keller Captured on Video

By: eric

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.

By: Dawn Moneyhan

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.

By: Lairsa

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

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

By: ima

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.

By: Cierraskillern

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

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

By: Gary Davis

Gary Davis — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:54:17 +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?

By: Christine Cacciari

Christine Cacciari — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:35:48 +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.

By: Fritz Meinel Cheesman

Fritz Meinel Cheesman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:43:12 +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.