
Cinema Salem Hosts Theatrical Premiere of Deaf Santa Claus
Deaf Santa Claus will premiere at Cinema Salem, bringing together leaders in the Deaf and disability communities, advocates, and local audiences for a powerful theatrical premiere.
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Deaf Santa Claus will premiere at Cinema Salem, bringing together leaders in the Deaf and disability communities, advocates, and local audiences for a powerful theatrical premiere.

When Deaf children meet Santa who signs, the holidays become truly inclusive. Your gift makes these moments accessible and affordable for families — at malls, schools, libraries, nonprofits, and community venues across the country.

Training Santas in sign language and Deaf awareness ensures every child, hearing or Deaf, can share in the magic of Christmas.

A glowing Awards Buzz review that became one of the most-quoted blurbs of the national tour — pulled into Cinema Salem, SIFF, Grand Illusion, and Drexel marketing.

For children who use ASL, being able to communicate directly with Santa makes that visit even more special. Get to know what Charles brings to his visits as Deaf Santa Claus.

ABC7 LA covered Charles Graves's West Coast appearances, helping introduce the foundation to California Deaf communities ahead of the national film tour.

San Antonio’s CBS affiliate covers Charles’ August 2024 hospitalization for acute pancreatitis and the New Braunfels community’s response. Kari Graves speaks to the impact of canceled Christmas events on Deaf families.
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