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Desciptive Video Service (DVS) Programs

 
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This unique series offers free showings of feature-length films in Descriptive Video Service (DVS) format designed especially for persons who have trouble seeing the screen. Everyone is invited to participate in this different yet enjoyable way of viewing movies.

The DVS method enhances the film-going experience by providing special narrations that describe the scene, action, actors, and other important elements in the film that visually impaired persons are unable to see. Films used in the series are part of the St. Louis Public Library's DVS video collection.

While designed especially for individuals with vision impairments, the free series is open to everyone who would like to participate.

DVS Movies of the Month will be shown in DVS format at two different Library locations every month:

Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Schafly Branch, 225 N. Euclid Ave.

Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Machacek Branch, 6424 Scanlan Ave.

For more information contact:

  • The Library's Information Center at 314-539-0370
  • the Film Library at 314-241-0478
  • Machacek Branch, at 314-781-2948
  • Schlafly Branch, at 314-367-4120

Those persons who are blind or visually impaired may arrange for a Braille version of this brochure or transportation assistance by calling Tre' Heigham at the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 314-968-9000, or emailing Tre' at theigham@slsbvi.org

2008 Schedule, Schlafly Branch Library
225 N. Euclid Ave., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 15

Phycho

MCA Universal - 108 minutes

Wednesday, November 12

Apollo 13

MCA Universal - 140 minutes

Wednesday, December 10

The Miracle Worker

MGM/United Artists - 107 minutes

2008 Schedule, Machacek Branch Library
6424 Scanlan Avenue, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22

Chaplin

TriStar - 135 minutes
NOTE: There will be in films at Machacek in November or December due to the Thanksgiving and
Christmas Eve holidays. Join us at Machacek again in January!

For more information, contact:
Tre' Heigham
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
8770 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63144
Tel:(314)968-9000, ext. 134

or the St. Louis Public Library Information Center (314) 539-0349

Further information on Descriptive Video Service (DVS) Programs may be obtained by contacting: Media Access Group at WGBH in Boston

 

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