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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

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Marlee Matlin was born into a hearing family, like roughly 95% of Deaf people. Growing up in Illinois, she faced episodes of isolation and abuse. She found joy in performing at a local deaf theater. 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, NOT ALONE ANYMORE explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win her Oscar. Stern's directorial debut is an intimate, honest, and loving conversation between two profoundly connected people that weaves together Matlin’s first-person account with interviews from those who know her best.

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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore really makes an impact when it reveals what the hearing world may never understand about the deaf world, in ways only a director with Stern's remarkable empathy could achieve Rated: A- Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap It’s a testament to both Matlin and the movie that we leave already anticipating the chapters still to come. Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Kate Erbland indieWire Despite the unkind assumptions so often ascribed to her and her work, Matlin isn’t eager to throw stones, and despite some tough revelations in Stern’s documentary, the tone remains mostly celebratory and light. Rated: B+ Jan 24, 2025 Full Review Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic With Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, not only is this diva in great company, but perfectly serves what a perseverance warrior looks like on a daily basis proving one is more that what people think you are. Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review She’s truly a remarkable human being, and [Shoshannah] Stern tells her story with the grace and dignity she undoubtedly deserves. Rated: 4/5 Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine There’s not much more here than Matlin’s feelings over not being sufficiently appreciated by the industry, then or now. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Marlee Matlin was born into a hearing family, like roughly 95% of Deaf people. Growing up in Illinois, she faced episodes of isolation and abuse. She found joy in performing at a local deaf theater. 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, NOT ALONE ANYMORE explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win her Oscar. Stern's directorial debut is an intimate, honest, and loving conversation between two profoundly connected people that weaves together Matlin’s first-person account with interviews from those who know her best.
Director
Shoshannah Stern
Producer
Robyn Kopp, Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern
Production Co
Actual Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m