Marlee Matlin

Randa Haines

Sian Heder

John Maucere

Lauren Ridloff

Aaron Sorkin

Henry Winkler

Troy Kotsur

Shoshannah Stern

Robyn Kopp

Bonni Cohen

Justine Nagan

Michael Kantor

Ruth Ann Harnisch

Bill Harnisch

Melony Lewis

Adam Lewis

Jenny Raskin

Patty Quillin

Ann Lovell

Geralyn White Dreyfous

Kelsey Koenig

David Eisenberg

Ellie Wen

Carrie Lozano

Sara Newens

Kristina Motwani

Jon Shenk

Kathryn Bostic

Christa Artherholt

Claire Stone

Anthony Rhoads

Michael Greene

Tessa Phillips

João Vieira

Bonnie Wild

Julie Sacks

Documentary

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Actual Films

ITVS

American Masters Pictures

Impact Partners

United States of America

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” is an intimate and personal documentary that gives viewers a fuller picture of Matlin’s journey — not just as a groundbreaking actor, but as a person who has spent her life advocating for the Deaf community. Directed by Shoshannah Stern, the film is both a tribute and a candid conversation between two Deaf women who understand each other in a way few filmmakers and subjects ever could.

Even if you are unfamiliar with the actress, Matlin’s story is interesting. Born into a hearing family, she faced isolation, abuse, and the challenges of navigating a world not built for her. She became an overnight sensation when she was just 19 years old and won an Oscar for “Children of a Lesser God.” What followed was a whirlwind of fame and trauma, from an abusive relationship with co-star William Hurt, a bout with substance abuse, push back from her own community, and a Hollywood system that often didn’t know what to do with her.

All of this would’ve made many give up, but Matlin chose instead to fight. She pushed for accessibility in the industry, helped ensure Deaf actors were cast in major projects (including the Oscar winning film “CODA”), and proved time and time again that she wasn’t going to let Hollywood define her limits.

Stern allows Matlin to tell her own story, filling her documentary with personal reflections as well as interviews from those closest to her. This makes the film feel like an intimate, heartfelt conversation rather than just a retelling of events.

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” is an honest, well-rounded portrait of a woman who has constantly had to prove herself. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Matlin or just looking to learn more about the Deaf community and Hollywood’s complicated history with accessibility, you’ll find this film to be informative as well as inspiring.

By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS

English

How Marlee Matlin and Her Director Broke New Ground Making Their Doc From A Deaf Lens

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Meet the Artist 2025: Shoshannah Stern on “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore”

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

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