A Silent Voice

press release: ELEVEN Arts and Fathom Events are proud to announce the return of director Naoko Yamada’s stunningly animated coming-of-age drama “A Silent Voice ,” set to hit more than 500 U.S. cinemas on January 28 (in Japanese, subtitled in English) and January 31 at 7:00 p.m. local time (dubbed in English).

Based on Yoshitoki Oima's manga of the same name, the plot of “A Silent Voice” centers on a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya.  After transferring into a new school, Shoko is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. In addition to the full feature, attendees will view a short feature and interview with the dub voice of Shoko, Lexi Cowden, from a deaf community group, where she talks about her experience and how it relates to the film.