"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, ...

Adding to the long list of history-making moves from Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” the record-breaking film will become the first movie to ever debut using Black American Sign Language (BASL).

For traditional American Sign Language (ASL) signers, they will also have the chance to follow along and learn something new, the entertainment company said. The movie will be translated by Nakia ...