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Marlee Matlin changed how "CODA" was cast
Marlee Matlin refused to allow a hearing actor to play her Deaf husband in the 2021 film “CODA.”
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Marlee Matlin on her childhood in Illinois
Marlee Matlin visits the house she grew up in Morton Grove, Illinois.
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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.
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House of Aama: Threads of Legacy [Extended Audio Description]
Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.
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House of Aama: Threads of Legacy [ASL]
Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.