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entertainment6 months ago

Marlee Matlin Opens Up About Abuse, Addiction, and Hollywood Challenges

Marlee Matlin faced increased backlash after William Hurt's death in 2022 for her 2009 disclosure of abuse during their relationship in the 1980s. She reflected on her decision to stay silent during the online debates and discussed her past experiences, including abuse and rehab, in a new documentary. Hurt had previously apologized for any pain caused, but the controversy around her allegations continues to evoke strong reactions.

via Entertainment Weekly|
#abuse-allegations#disclosure#entertainment
entertainment6 months ago

Marlee Matlin Opens Up on Hollywood, Healing, and Overcoming Adversity

The article discusses the life and career of Marlee Matlin, the only deaf actor to win an Oscar, highlighting her groundbreaking achievements, personal struggles, and the importance of authentic deaf representation in media, as explored in the documentary 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore' directed by deaf filmmaker Shoshannah Stern.

via The Guardian|
#deaf-representation#documentary#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Sundance 2025: Star-Studded Lineup and Provocative Documentaries Unveiled

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival will feature a diverse lineup of documentaries, including a highly anticipated film on Paul Reubens, exploring his life, sexuality, and career as Pee-wee Herman. Other notable documentaries include stories about Selena Quintanilla, Marlee Matlin, and the Zodiac Killer. The festival will also showcase films on various social issues, such as trans rights and the Deaf experience, with contributions from acclaimed filmmakers like Questlove and Davis Guggenheim. Sundance runs from January 23 to February 2 in Utah.

via Deadline|
#documentary#entertainment#marlee-matlin
entertainment1 year ago

"ASL Performers' Visibility at Super Bowl Sparks Controversy"

Actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for failing to show the American Sign Language performers during the live broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, despite their significant contributions to the pregame show and halftime performances. Matlin, a prominent advocate for the deaf community, expressed shock and disappointment on social media, calling out the network for not upholding its inclusive values. The ASL interpreters accompanied performances by Andra Day, Post Malone, and Reba McEntire, but were not featured on screen during the broadcast.

via Yahoo Life|
#american-sign-language#asl-performers#cbs
entertainment1 year ago

"Marlee Matlin Criticizes CBS for Excluding ASL Performers at Super Bowl"

Actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for failing to show the American Sign Language performers during the live broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, despite their integral role in the pregame show and halftime performances. Matlin, a prominent advocate for the deaf community, expressed shock and disappointment on social media, calling out the network for not upholding its inclusive values and tradition of showcasing ASL interpreters on screen. CBS has not yet responded to the criticism.

via NBC News|
#american-sign-language#asl-performers#cbs
entertainment1 year ago

"Deaf Super Bowl Performers Sidelined: Marlee Matlin Calls Out CBS"

Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for introducing Deaf Super Bowl performers but not showing their performances on the main broadcast, sparking controversy over the lack of visibility for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations. While the NFL did provide a separate platform to watch the full ASL performances, ASL performers were shown on screen for only 8% or less of the national anthem on the main Super Bowl broadcast. This has reignited the debate on media inclusivity and accessibility for ASL performances, despite recent strides in celebrating ASL interpretations at major events.

via The A.V. Club|
#asl-performers#cbs#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Marlee Matlin Criticizes CBS for Neglecting ASL Performers at Super Bowl 2024"

Deaf actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for not showing footage of the American Sign Language performers during the Super Bowl 2024 pre-game show, despite introducing them. The performances by ASL interpreters for Andra Day, Post Malone, and Reba McEntire were not aired, prompting Matlin and fans to express disappointment. This is not the first time Matlin has been at the center of controversy surrounding ASL performances, as she was previously cut away from during the Academy Awards while presenting an award.

via New York Post |
#american-sign-language#cbs#controversy
entertainment1 year ago

"Marlee Matlin Criticizes CBS for Excluding ASL Performances from Super Bowl Broadcast"

Marlee Matlin criticizes CBS for not showing the American Sign Language performances by Deaf artists during the live Super Bowl LVIII broadcast, despite introducing them before the game. Matlin, who uses both ASL and English, emphasizes the importance of sign language for Deaf individuals. This incident follows her previous interaction with Elon Musk regarding the significance of sign language in videos.

via Deadline|
#american-sign-language#cbs#deaf-performers