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He Made Thousands of Fans Cheer, But Never Heard One.


This inspirational story tells of the trials and tribulations of Dummy Hoy (played by Miles Barbee), the first deaf Major League Baseball star.  Learn where the hand signals in baseball came from, and the history of one of the greatest players of his time.  Dummy Hoy didn't just break records, he made them.  Records that still stand in baseball today. Please enjoy this moving, funny, and powerful award winning film about a great American hero.

Click below to rent this movie for $4.99. Once you complete payment, this film will be available to watch for 48 hours.  If you are watching on a mobile device, please turn your phone to the landscape view to best enjoy this film.

The Silent Natural (Movie)

The Silent Natural (Trailer)



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Disclaimer:  This movie, directed by David Risotto and starring Miles Barbee, is proudly presented in partnership with ZVRS and Purple Communications. ZVRS and Purple have provided the platform and captioning to make this film about a pivotal moment in Deaf history widely available to the Deaf community. All proceeds will go to  of DMY HOY, LLC  in support for bringing together an amazing team of talent and resources to create this film.