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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Barbie fans love film’s new sign language interpreter, who even signs Kenough

Max

After smashing box office records this summer, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has now arrived on streaming service Max with an important new feature: the ability to view the hit film with an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

In a statement, Max said: “Grounded in research and feedback from the Deaf community, as well as counsel from community leaders, Barbie with ASL was produced for Max featuring ASL performer Leila Hanaumi.”

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