Directed by Shoshannah Stern, 2025, USA, Not Rated, 98 minutes

This intimate documentary, directed by deaf filmmaker Shoshannah Stern, traces the life and trailblazing career of Marlee Matlin—Hollywood’s first deaf Oscar winner. With a narrative delivered in both English and American Sign Language, it delves into her rise to fame, personal struggles, activism, and advocacy for deaf representation. Critics praise its emotional honesty and originality, and the film has been lauded as a compelling and empowering portrait.

Munson Film Series is sponsored by M&T Bank and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.