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PBS’ ‘American Masters’ Sets Documentary on Marlee Matlin’s Life With ASL as Primary Language (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary feature on actor and activist Marlee Matlin from PBS' American Masters series is set for 2025, with ASL as its primary language.
Along with stylized captioning and dynamic editing, it aims to push the boundaries of conventional documentaries and will bring together Deaf and hearing team members across production and post-production roles. It continues: “The film boasts never-before-seen home video filmed over the course of Matlin’s 37-year career by her longtime interpreter and producing partner Jack Jason – including footage of Matlin behind the scenes on the sets of some of her most iconic roles, including ‘Children of a Lesser God,’ ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Seinfeld.’ For the first time in her own language, Matlin will reflect on her relationship with actor William Hurt, her place in the Deaf community, her fight for roles and accessibility in Hollywood and what it means to be ‘”the first. Shoshannah Stern(“This Close,” “Supernatural,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) is directing the documentary that will feature interviews including Henry Winkler, Aaron Sorkin, Randa Haines, Sian Heder, Lauren Ridloff and John Maucere.
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