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.
Directed by Shoshannah Stern
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Letterboxd
4.0 / 5
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Cast
Marlee Matlin
Self
Randa Haines
Self
Sian Heder
Self
Lauren Ridloff
Self
Aaron Sorkin
Self
Henry Winkler
Self
Troy Kotsur
Self
Crew
Shoshannah Stern
Director
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
Jon Shenk
Director of Photography
Melony Lewis
Executive Producer
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Executive Producer
Jenny Raskin
Executive Producer
Bill Harnisch
Executive Producer
Bonni Cohen
Producer
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Executive Producer
Shoshannah Stern
Producer
Jennifer Pelling
Co-Executive Producer
Ellie Wen
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
5 reviews
Tristan Stewart
10.0★ · 12/21/25
This made me cry. She had gone through so much and fought for the deaf community in such a big way. Her tearing up while directing ‘Accused’ got me. I can’t wait to see what she does next. This is such a feat. Deaf directed as well!
This made me cry. She had gone through so much and fought for the deaf community in such a big way. Her tearing up while directing ‘Accused’ got me. I can’t wait to see what she does next. This is such a feat. Deaf directed as well!
Kelsey C
8.0★ · 08/15/25
just so awestruck by how strong marlee matlin is, she is a true warrior. time to go watch everything she’s ever been in 🫶
just so awestruck by how strong marlee matlin is, she is a true warrior. time to go watch everything she’s ever been in 🫶
