Breaking the Silence

When electromcs giant Toshiba sponsored a contest called Exploravision. thousonds of students from schools nationwide submitted their designs or inventions for the competition. One team such team from Fairmont Private Schools. inciuding Raj Singh Sawhney 5th grade student. won Exploravision"s regional contest, ond proceeded to the national level. There, they took home the top prze! Their dlesign: to use recently developed nano-fibers-thinner than human hair--to transmit electronic signals from the cochlea of deaf people directly to the appropriate nerves leading to the brain. This would allow many deaf people to gain their hearing. This marvelous and altrustic design won over the hearts of all the judges, This documentary features actual footage of their contests, as well as interviews with the four youngsters, plus with Raj's porents and teachers.