A new documentary on Marlee Matlin takes a unique approach to storytelling. 

She became the first Deaf actress to win an Academy Award, and her talent has continued to captivate audiences. A documentary, “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” delves into her life and career, shedding light on her remarkable journey.

Presented at this year’s Sundance Film Festival to a full audience, the documentary was eagerly anticipated. On The Red Carpet covered the event, capturing Matlin expressing her anticipation for a specific audience’s response with the help of her trusted interpreter.

“I am eager for my four children to watch the film today as they perceive me solely as their mother, who has to head out to work. I am intrigued to witness their reactions,” she shared.

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” takes viewers through Matlin’s Hollywood career, where she wowed audiences and won an Oscar for her role in “Children of A Lesser God” in 1987. She also had iconic performances in “CODA” (which won the Oscar in 2022 for Best Picture) and in TV shows like “The West Wing.” Over the years, she’s been a staunch activist and advocate for more inclusion and accessibility in Hollywood for Deaf actors.

Director Shoshannah Stern, who is also Deaf, took a different approach to making this film. During her filmed interview with Matlin, which is the centerpiece for the film, the two are seated and speaking through ASL with no voiceover and only using captions.

Stern said this film will leave audiences with a better idea of just who Matlin is and what she’s fought for.

“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.

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” is in theaters June 20.

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