Children of a Lesser God DVD (2002) William Hurt, Haines (DIR) cert 15 Title: Children of a Lesser God Leading Actor: William Hurt Duration: 115 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD Studio / Publisher: Universal Pictures UK Release Date: 18 Nov 2002 An idealistic teacher of the deaf (William Hurt) becomes fascinated by a young, deaf-mute woman (Marlee Maitlin) who works as a janitor at his school. Angry and frustrated with the hearing world, she refuses to learn to lip-read - until the teacher comes into her life. Maitlin, who is herself deaf, won the Best Actress award for this role, her debut - the film was nominated for five. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.