

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.

Marlee Matlin
John Maucere

Lauren Ridloff

Henry Winkler

Troy Kotsur