As a seasoned movie critic who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of cinema, I must say that the upcoming documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” promises to be a groundbreaking and poignant exploration of an iconic figure in the Deaf community and Hollywood at large. The decision to primarily use American Sign Language (ASL) as the language of the film, coupled with dynamic editing and stylized captioning, is not only innovative but also a much-needed step towards inclusivity in the world of documentary filmmaking.
The PBS “American Masters” documentary series plans to explore the life of actress, activist, and writer Marlee Matlin in the film titled “Marlee Matlin: Life After Being Alone.”
The movie primarily employs American Sign Language (ASL) for its dialogue. It also incorporates stylish subtitles and innovative editing techniques to challenge traditional documentary standards, fostering collaboration between Deaf and hearing professionals throughout the filmmaking process.
“The movie will delve into Marlee Matlin’s remarkable journey as a pioneering actor, whose rapid and turbulent rise to stardom began in 1987 when she became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar for her role in ‘Children of a Lesser God.’ At just 21 years old, Matlin found herself under the national spotlight, serving as a familiar face on TV for many Americans and essentially embodying the Deaf community.”
The movie features exclusive home videos, filmed throughout Marlee Matlin’s 37-year career by her longtime interpreter and producing partner Jack Jason. This footage includes behind-the-scenes glimpses from the sets of some of Matlin’s most famous roles such as “Children of a Lesser God,” “The West Wing” and “Seinfeld.” For the first time, Matlin will share her personal insights, using her own words, about her relationship with actor William Hurt, her role in the Deaf community, her struggles for acting opportunities and accessibility in Hollywood, and what it signifies to be known as “the first.”
Shoshannah Stern (known for “This Close,” “Supernatural,” and “Grey’s Anatomy”) is taking on the role of director for a documentary that will showcase interviews with Henry Winkler, Aaron Sorkin, Randa Haines, Sian Heder, Lauren Ridloff, and John Maucere.
“Growing up as a deaf girl, I found inspiration in Marlee when I first saw myself mirrored in her. Now, I am an actress, writer, and with this film, a director. I feel that Marlee has opened up incredible opportunities for me in a profound, metaphysical partnership,” Stern stated. “In our movie, we tell Marlee’s story through the casual understanding people have when an interviewer shares their common experiences. Ideally, by doing so, our work will demonstrate why no one, especially not Marlee Matlin, should feel isolated anymore.”
The project was jointly produced by Actual Films and American Masters Pictures, while WNET Group’s documentary division, known as “American Masters,” was co-produced by Impact Partners, PBS, ITVS, and AfterImage Public Media.
The documentary was created by Robyn Kopp, Bonni Cohen, and Justine Nagan from Actual Films, with Michael Kantor serving as the executive producer for “American Masters.” The executive producers (EPs) are Ruth Ann Harnisch, Bill Harnisch, Melony Lewis, Adam Lewis, Patty Quillin, and Jenny Raskin; Ann W Lovell is the co-executive producer.
The documentary is expected to release in 2025.
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2024-08-28 20:52