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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Filled with heart and layered introspection, Shoshannah Stern's directorial debut traverses the trailblazing career of Marlee Matlin and deftly showcases the ways in which both are Not Alone Anymore.

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

There are painful moments in “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” and there are triumphs. But mostly, it is a film of grace and acceptance — a necessary portrait of a groundbreaking artist.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 29, 2025

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Tim Grierson

Los Angeles Times

Not Alone Anymore honors a woman who learned how to fight.

Jun 27, 2025

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Matlin inspires, able to laugh at her foibles and express the anger that has also driven her this far in a hostile industry.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 27, 2025

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Manuel Betancourt

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's pitched as a portrait of Marlee Matlin... In a way, that feels like selling the documentary short. What it does is offer a portrait of what it means to be "first," and how lonely that can be.

Jun 27, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

This is a conventional inspirational celebrity portrait, but the larger issues regarding deaf culture make it compelling.

Jun 27, 2025

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Vassilis Kroustallis

Film Is A Fine Affair

Marlee Matlin is a multifaceted character (actress, activist), and her portrayal should address all those aspects in a measured and justified way. 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore' does this competently and with calm passion.

Rated: 80/100

Jun 26, 2025

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Peter B

Really special film. I learned alot about Marlee and her story, but also the larger deaf community. I loved how the film showed the importance of communication, and without that, many in our world lose that important connection to others. Well done and a really enjoyable film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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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.

Director: Shoshannah Stern
Producer: Bonni Cohen, Justine Nagan, Shoshannah Stern, Robyn Kopp
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Actual Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.8K
Runtime: 1h 38m

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