Marlee Matlin Hopes Studios 'Takes Notice' Of 'CODA' Success

Marlee Matlin is a famous Deaf actress.

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She was the youngest and first Deaf lead actress to win the Oscar in 1987.

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She recently starred in the heartbreaking "CODA."

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The film was a hit at the virtual Sundance Film Festival.

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Apple paid a whopping $25 million to aquire the rights.

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Matlin is hoping studios will take notice.

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The film features a primarily Deaf cast played by Deaf actors.

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They all communicate with ASL, which is subtitled, not translated.

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This allows audiences to recognize ASL as a language separate from English.

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