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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is an intimate and personal documentary that gives viewers a fuller picture of Matlins journey not just as a groundbreaking actor, but as a person who has spent her life advocating for the Deaf community. Directed by Shoshannah Stern, the film is both a tribute and a candid conversation between two Deaf women who understand each other in a way few filmmakers and subjects ever could.
Even if you are unfamiliar with the actress, Matlins story is interesting. Born into a hearing family, she faced isolation, abuse, and the challenges of navigating a world not built for her. She became an overnight sensation when she was just 19 years old and won an Oscar for Children of a Lesser God. What followed was a whir...