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June 20, 2025 – Marlee Matlin blazed a trail as the first deaf actress to win an Oscar, but the journey to stardom was filled with isolation and loneliness. In her new documentary, ‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,’ produced and directed by Shoshannah Stern, who is also deaf, Matlin reflects on the impact of her upbringing, including being diagnosed deaf at 18 months old– and being a pioneer for the deaf community in Hollywood. Matlin, 59, reflects on the pressure she felt being the first deaf person with national acclaim. From advocating for closed captioning for all TV, film, and news outlets across the country to using her voice in the ‘Deaf President Now’ movement, which resulted in electing Gallaudet College’s first deaf President.
