Kino Lorber has won US rights to Sundance, SXSW and upcoming Tribeca documentaries Marlee Matlin: Not alone anymore.
The featured directorial debut of deaf actress and filmmaker Shoshanna Stern watches the life of an Oscar-winning deaf actress through the lens of American sign language, removes traditional over-voice and includes open captions to create an immersive experience.
The film chronicles how Matlin became the first deaf to win an Academy Award for her performance in 1987 at the age of 21. Fewer children of God. The author and activist also starred West Wing And the best photo Oscar winner Codaprejudice, fame, and calmness opens up about her personal and professional struggles.
Marlee Matlin: Not alone anymore It won the New York premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June, attended by Matlin and Stern, and will be released in theaters by Kino Lorber on June 20th, followed by digital, educational and home video releases. Kanopy acts as an exclusive library and educational streaming platform.
Acquisition Kino Lorber VP Karoliina Dwyer brokered a deal with Dogwoof’s Cleo Veger.
Marlee Matlin: Not alone anymore American Masters Pictures/PBS, and actual films co-production. You will receive open call funds from ITVS and will be presented by Impact Partners. Producers are Robin Copp, Stern, Justin Nagan and Boni Cohen.
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