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- Marlee Matlin. by Stern, Shoshannah,film director.; Sorkin, Aaron,actor.; Winkler, Henry,actor.; Maucere, John,actor.; Ridloff, Lauren,actor.; Matlin, Marlee,actor.; Haines, Randa,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aaron Sorkin, Henry Winkler, John Maucere, Lauren Ridloff, Marlee Matlin, Randa HainesOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 2025.In 1987, at the age of just 21, Marlee Matlin shattered expectations as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award® for her groundbreaking performance in Children of a Lesser God. Catapulted into the spotlight, she seized the moment to challenge an industry unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazer, not only as a performer, but also as an author and activist. Matlin's incredible journey continued with standout roles in acclaimed projects such as The West Wing and the Oscar®-winning CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility both within Hollywood and beyond its borders. Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles – her meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood – alongside her many triumphs. Director Shoshannah Stern reimagines traditional documentary storytelling, elevating ASL as the film’s heart and soul while removing conventional voiceovers and including open captions, creating an authentic and visually immersive experience. Through split-screen interviews with both Deaf and hearing contributors, the film weaves a poignant and inspiring narrative of Matlin’s legendary career, highlighting her tireless fight for inclusion and representation in an entertainment world that at first had no place for her.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Health.; Women artists.; Disabilities.; Women social reformers.; Actors.; People with disabilities.;
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- Marlee Matlin [videorecording] : not alone anymore / by Matlin, Marlee,on-screen participant.; Stern, Shoshannah,1980-film director.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Marlee Matlin."In 1987, at the age of just 21, Marlee Matlin shattered expectations as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her groundbreaking performance in Children of a Lesser God. Catapulted into the spotlight, she seized the moment to challenge an industry unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazer not only as a performer but also as an author and activist. Matlin's incredible journey continued with standout roles in acclaimed projects such as The West Wing and the Oscar-winning CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility both within Hollywood and beyond its borders. Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles--her meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood--alongside her many triumphs."--conatiner.E.Described video for the blind and visually impairedClosed-captioned for the hearing impairedDVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.- Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Biographical films.; Matlin, Marlee.; Deaf actors; Leading ladies (Actresses); Motion picture actors and actresses; People with disabilities;
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- CODA [videorecording] / by Derbez, Eugenio,actor.; Gianfermi, Fabrice,film producer.; Heder, Sian,1977-film director,screenwriter.; Jones, Emilia,2002-actor.; Kotsur, Troy,actor.; Rousselet, Philippe,film producer.; Seydoux, Jérôme,film producer.; Wachsberger, Patrick,film producer.; Apple Original Films,presenter.; Apple Video Programming LLC,publisher.; Vendome Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Director of photography, Paula Huidobro ; editor, Geraud Brisson ; music, Marius De Vries.Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durante.As a CODA (child of deaf adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her home. When she discovers a passion for singing, Ruby must choose between family obligations and her dreams.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for strong sexual content and language, and drug use.Closed-captioned for the hearing impairedDVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.Winner of 3 Oscars : Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Troy Kotsur)- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Coming-of-age films.; Feature films.; Comedy films.; Choirs (Music); Families; Parent and child; Deaf people; Women singers; Family-owned business enterprises; Children of deaf parents;
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- The Linguini Incident. by Shepard, Richard,film director.; Gregory, Andre,actor.; Henry, Buck,actor.; Bowie, David,actor.; Matlin, Marlee,actor.; Tierney, Maura,actor.; Arquette, Rosanna,actor.; MVD Entertainment Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andre Gregory, Buck Henry, David Bowie, Marlee Matlin, Maura Tierney, Rosanna ArquetteOriginally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 1991.This offbeat heist comedy stars Rosanna Arquette as Lucy, a frustrated diner waitress and escape artist wannabe, who teams up with a smooth-talking British bartender, Monte (David Bowie), looking to escape his shady past. Their plan to rob the diner's safe quickly spirals into a chaotic mess involving handcuffs, straitjackets, and a lot of kitchenware. With a colorful cast of misfits and Bowie’s magnetic charm, this wild caper is a delightful blend of absurdity and 90s indie spirit.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; War films.; Independent films.; Crime.; Cult films.; Action and adventure films.;
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