In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.
Cast: Marlee Matlin, Randa Haines, Sian Heder
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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
★ 7.3/1020251h 38m
In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shoshannah Stern
- Producers
- Justine Nagan, Melony Lewis, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Robyn Kopp
- Studio
- Actual Films, ITVS, American Masters Pictures
