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, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.
Shoshannah Stern
Director

Marlee Matlin
Self

Randa Haines
Self

Sian Heder
Self
John Maucere
Self

Lauren Ridloff
Self

Aaron Sorkin
Self

Henry Winkler
Self

Troy Kotsur
Self
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