Dennis Robinson covers topics from his early life growing up in an oralist England to his adventures travelling around the world competing in ten pin bowling. He talks about travelling with friends and meeting people from every walk of life. Not shying away from topics, Dennis openly speaks of finding love and moving to New Zealand to his love of to win at 10 Pin Bowling and becoming a champion. This Q&A includes stories and jokes delivered in NZSL from Dennis himself.
Memories of Dennis Robinson
1998 •
- Life Stories/People
Dennis talks about his past struggles and joys in life, his love of ten pin bowling and travel, punctuated with jokes and stories.
Taonga source:
AUT Visual Languages Section
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, AUT004-01-LS98
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