Memories of Perry Strawson

1997
  • Life Stories
Perry Strawson entertains with stories and funny tales from his life; what it’s like to enjoy sports and travel as a young Deaf man.

Perry Strawson shares his story of life growing up in New Zealand. Beginning from when he was diagnosed as being deaf to moving and growing up in Auckland. Perry shares a glimpse of his life as a Deaf young man in New Zealand as he finds his way through playing a range of sports and travelling around Australia.

Perry shares his experiences of working to help build the Sky Tower and Sky City Casino, his views on which is better – rugby league or rugby union and his views on schooling of Deaf children in New Zealand. Included are tales of Perry’s life, including his vast travels across Australia, almost losing his fingers at work and why you shouldn’t kick a police officer.

Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
AUT003-01-LS97