‘CODA’ Cast Has Meet-And-Greet With Pres. Joe Biden!

The “CODA” cast just had the experience of a lifetime!

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The cast consists of Deaf actors Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, and Daniel Durant.

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Emilia Jones plays their hearing, CODA daughter, who serves as the family interpreter.

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Both President Joe Biden and Jill Biden watched the film and loved it.

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The cast met with the White House Domestic Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement.

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They discussed inclusion and how to create more employment opportunities for deaf individuals.

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The group had a private tour of the White House, which ended in a stop in the Oval Office.

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They posed for pictures with President Joe Biden.

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Matlin said that she was “blown away” when he told her how much he loved the film.

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