30 years ago today Marlee Matlin received an Oscar for her performance in "Children of a Lesser God" | The Academy

Marlee Matlin’s Oscar speech for winning the Best Actress In A Leading Role award for the film ‘Children Of A Lesser God’ . | Humans Of Cinema

CODA stars Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur join Drew to reminisce about Matlin's glass ceiling-shattering 1987 Oscar win, and Drew and Marlee swap stories of how they met as kids. | The Drew Barrymore Show

Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language. At 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actress to win an Academy Award for her role in Children of A Lesser God. With credits that include The West Wing and the Oscar-winning film CODA, Matlin continues to champion for more inclusivity and accessibility in entertainment. Watch American Masters Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Tuesday at 8pm and stream on the PBS app: ht

For the first time in American Sign Language, Marlee Matlin reflects on her relationships, her place in the Deaf community, her fight for roles and accessibility in Hollywood and what it means to be “the first.” “American Masters– Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” is now streaming on thirteen.org. | Thirteen WNET New York