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.” ...

A new documentary on trailblazing deaf actress Marlee Matlin is having its Texas premiere ... around and after her Oscar-winning role in "Children of a Lesser God." FOX 7 Austin interviewed ...

Canadian Premiere Pioneering Deaf performer Marlee Matlin opens up about her life and career, including her meteoric and tumultuous rise to fame with her Oscar-winning performance in “Children ...

Canadian Premiere Pioneering Deaf performer Marlee Matlin opens up about her life and career, including her meteoric and tumultuous rise to fame with her Oscar-winning performance in “Children of a ...

MSPIFF brings over 200 films from around the world to Twin Cities Metro Theaters, including films featuring Minnesota natives ...

"Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" had its Texas premiere at SXSW's 2025 Film & TV Festival. The film explores the life and career of the first deaf performer to win an Oscar. AUSTIN, Texas - A ...

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 ...

In 1987, 21-year-old Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award ... that encourages empathy and understanding in children — of all ages. A screening of the select short ...