Published on: 27th January 2026
This is Auslan90 – Deep Dive, produced by Deaf Connect, supported by SBS.
In addition to our Daily news, Deaf Connect produces ‘deep dive’ videos which provide more detail and context to the biggest stories of the week.
Are Australian cinemas doing enough to make movies accessible? This Deep Dive explores the current availability of Open Captioned (OC) new release films across major cinema chains and independent theatres.
With inconsistent access and limited OC sessions, Deaf and hard of hearing audiences are still being left behind. With Deaf Victoria launching legal action to hold Hoyts to account, we break down the availability gaps, the legal challenge underway, and what this could mean for fair access at the cinema.
Watch now to uncover the latest developments.
Images credited to Getty Images and Facebook: Bendigo Cinemas & Capri Theatre
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