Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Marlee Matlin becomes the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her performance in "Children of a Lesser God." Catapulted into the spotlight, she challenges an industry that's unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazing actress, author and activist.

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