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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is the most comprehensive documentary about Marlee Matlin that could have existed, and by that I mean it goes far beyond Marlee Matlin. The actress, who became the first deaf person to win an Oscar for Children of a Lesser God in 1986, has a fascinating personal story recounted here, but equally interesting is the impact she has had on the entertainment industry and within the deaf community, which is similarly explored. Watching this film is a reminder of the importance of this cultural figure. On a personal level, the documentary chronicles how she landed her Oscar-winning role, complete with audition footage. Matlin speaks candidly about her subsequent romance with co-star William Hurt, the abuse she suffered at his hands, and the pre-#MeToo resentment she felt knowing he was still working despite, as she puts it, everyone knowing what he did to her. The role of drugs and alcohol in their relationship is also explored. Director: Shoshannah Stern Star...