American Masters: Season 39, Episode 7

39 - 7: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Take an intimate look at the life of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. At 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award, and she became an outspoken champion of Deaf rights. With four Emmy nominations and major roles in "The West Wing"and the Oscar-winning "CODA," the film explores Matlin's life as she reclaims her own story.