open-captioned
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a word derived from
open caption.
open captionnouna transcription or translation of dialogue, together with a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, time-synchronized with a television program, film, or video, and displayed as a text overlay, usually on the lower part of the screen: open captions are embedded in the source video and cannot be turned on and off.
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Van Kilsdonk, who on Saturday will attend the first of two open-captioned screenings and take part in a sign-language-interpreted discussion, said this coming-of-age story held a universal message: “You can do more than you think.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
Fans have had to resort to crowdfunding to raise money for open-captioned viewing options for "Eternals," among other accessible options.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2021
“To date, open-captioned shows have been far and few between, and often at inconvenient times.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2021
“I walked out a changed person,” Ms. Fustos said of the open-captioned screening.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2018
The 5th Avenue will host seven entirely ASL-interpreted performances of “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” as well as one open-captioned show with projected dialogue and lyrics scrolling alongside the stage.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2018