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 and Crew
Marlee Matlin
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Randa Haines
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Siân Heder
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John Maucere
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Lauren Ridloff
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Aaron Sorkin
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Henry Winkler
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Videos & Trailers
How Marlee Matlin and Her Director Broke New Ground Making Their Doc From A Deaf Lens
Official Trailer
Meet the Artist 2025: Shoshannah Stern on “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore”