SUN, APR 27, 6:00 PM // Big Ideas
Join legendary actress Marlee Matlin and director Shoshannah Stern for an engaging post-screening conversation about Marlee’s rise to stardom, the challenges she faced and her advocacy for the Deaf community and women’s issues. They’ll share insights into the making of the film, which celebrates her groundbreaking career and activism. Guests: Director Shoshannah Stern and actress Marlee Matlin. Moderator: Journalist and television personality Johanna Schneller.
About the film
A trailblazer in Hollywood, now Marlee Matlin gets to tell her story in full. Her legacy was cemented when she became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her starring role in Randa Haines’s Children of a Lesser God. Beyond her ground-breaking performance, however, Matlin’s fight for representation in the film and television community became paramount. In her filmmaking debut, director Shoshannah Stern shines a light on American Sign Language speakers who have continually sought space in cinema, a medium that rarely brings their work to the fore. Through candid and open dialogue, Matlin covers some of the difficult moments in her life while also unpacking the impact she has had in an industry that has made her carry the weight of an entire community. Gabor Pertic.
Hot Docs Members and ticket package holders can obtain single tickets in an advance window from March 25-31. Single tickets are on sale to the public starting April 1.
Sales Agent: Dogwoof