A new documentary about Marlee Matlin, the first deaf performer to win an Oscar, is part of the SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival.

A new documentary on trailblazing deaf actress Marlee Matlin is having its Texas premiere at SXSW 2025. The film explores Matlin's life and career, including her experiences around and after her ...

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. She won for “Best Actress” for “Children of a Lesser God.” ...

The documentary follows the life and career of Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actress to win an Oscar, from starring in “Children of a Lesser God” to advocating for deaf accessibility in Hollywood. The ...

Marlee Matlin starred in her first movie in 1986 ... She became the first and only deaf actress to win an Oscar when she won in the best actress category in 1987. At 21, Matlin was also the ...

Marlee Matlin starred in her first movie in 1986 ... She became the first and only deaf actress to win an Oscar when she won in the best actress category in 1987. At 21, Matlin was also the youngest ...

Executive director Hermione Malone leads changes for sustainability and broader appeal at Playhouse Square, featuring 302 ...

Opening the festival at Connor Palace is "For Worse," a comedy of manners from "Transparent" actress and first-time ... on April 1 at 7:30 p.m., is "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore." ...

At 21 years old, Marlee Matlin made history as the youngest person to win Best Actress in 1987 and the first deaf person to win an Oscar for her film debut in the role of janitor Sarah Norman. Related ...