Between Two Ears
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Mar 18, 2026
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
This 19-minute documentary explores the intricacies of auditory processing and the brain's remarkable ability to relearn sound, illustrated through the fascinating case of Matt Hay.
Diagnosed with NF2, Matt embarks on a journey to regain his hearing with the help of an auditory brainstem implant and uses the power of music memory to retrain his brain. Sixteen years later, a chance encounter with Dr. Angela Alexander, an audiologist specializing in auditory processing disorder (APD), led to a new phase of focused auditory training. This film delves into the innovative techniques used in auditory training and showcases the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming hearing loss.
Changing brains. Changing minds. Changing lives. It's time to challenge everything we know about hearing.
This film is captioned.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
0h 19m
Released
2024
Director
Joel Corbett, Denise Edmonds
Producer
Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander
Writer
Denise Edmonds, Joel Corbett, Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander
Upcoming screenings
Awards & recognition
Cannes World Film Festival
Nomination
What people are saying
‘A must watch for everyone who has hearing loss or APD but also all audiologists. This should just be added to audiology course work.‘
Nadia Abbot
‘An excellent insight into the reality of auditory processing disorder and the phenomenal impact that appropriate auditory training can have on the life of anyone experiencing these challenges.‘
Heidi Basal Allan
An excellent insight into the reality of auditory processing disorder
‘Fantastic documentary bringing awareness and hope in relation to auditory processing. Highly recommend.‘
Dr. Samantha Lenz
Fantastic Documentary
‘Absolutely loved this film! It pulls on your heart strings and tells Matt's incredible case study in a fun and creative way. 5 stars, 2 ears, 1 brain, and 64 crayons!‘
Dr. Libby Mehle
5 stars, 2 ears, 1 brain, and 64 crayons!
‘The documentary *Between Two Ears* tells Matt's story in a powerful and uplifting way, showing his strength and determination through life's ups and downs. His journey is truly inspiring, especially for anyone dealing with challenges or hearing difficulties. The film is an idea of Angela Alexander, whose work has made a big difference in the audiology field. She's an inspiration to audiologists and those living with hearing loss and auditory processing disorder (APD). This documentary is a must-watch, a heartfelt message about perseverance, purpose, the incredible power of the brain, and the human spirit.‘
poetryofsound
‘What an outstanding job this team of people have done putting this short film together. I was glued from start to finish. It was humbling to learn how lonely Matt felt when he lost his hearing and overall incredibly inspiring to witness the power of auditory training.‘
Zara Pinheiro