Marlee Matlin, the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award, is featured in the documentary "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," which premiered at Sundance. The film explores her remarkable Hollywood career, including her Oscar-winning role in "Children of A Lesser God" and her iconic performances in "CODA" and various TV shows. Matlin expresses anticipation for her children's reactions, as they know her primarily as their mother. Director Shoshannah Stern aims to convey Matlin's complexities and advocacy for Deaf representation and inclusivity in the industry without the use of voiceovers, relying solely on ASL and captions.
"I am excited for my four kids to see the film today because they only know me as mom. A mom who has to go to work. I'm curious to see what their reaction is," she said.
"I hope that people learn something about how layered and complex Marlee's life has been and I hope they learn about the frame that the world places on people and I hope that we can collectively share that weight together because no one should have to carry that weight alone," Stern said through her interpreter.
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