Martin hears the music

Series: Kids of DeGrassi Street

Duration: 26

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1986

Creator: beacon

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Martin is embarassed at having to wear a hearing aid. When he refuses to use it during a rehearsal for the school play, Rachel becomes furious with him and storms out. The other children's concern for Martin leads to an honest exchange which resolves his fear of being treated with pity rather than friendship. Rachel's classmates are unaware that her behavior stems from her dissatisfaction with her overweight appearance. Ironically, it is Martin's mother who helps her realize how foolish she has been. , When the yearbook committee decides to have a talent show to raise money, it seems like a good idea. But Rachel is the grumpiest stage manager ever, and when she calls Martin deaf and dumb after the kids have just learned about his hearing problem, it is almost the end. The show must go on - but how?

Complete Record: Martin is embarassed at having to wear a hearing aid. When he refuses to use it during a rehearsal for the school play, Rachel becomes furious with him and storms out. The other children's concern for Martin leads to an honest exchange which resolves his fear of being treated with pity rather than friendship. Rachel's classmates are unaware that her behavior stems from her dissatisfaction with her overweight appearance. Ironically, it is Martin's mother who helps her realize how foolish she has been. , When the yearbook committee decides to have a talent show to raise money, it seems like a good idea. But Rachel is the grumpiest stage manager ever, and when she calls Martin deaf and dumb after the kids have just learned about his hearing problem, it is almost the end. The show must go on - but how?NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.