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37 Years Ago: On this date in 1987 Marlee Matlin Wins Best Actress
On March 30, 1987, William Hurt presented Marlee Matlin with the Best Actress Oscar at the 59th Annual Academy Awards. Only 21 years old,...
Mar 291 min read
On this date in History 48 years ago: An Oscar acceptance speech in sign language
On March 29, 1976, Louise Fletcher accepted an Academy Award for her role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest." She had played the...
Mar 272 min read
Two Years Ago Today: CODA wins three Oscars including Best Picture!
CODA picked up awards for Best Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor on this date (March 27, 2022) one year ago today. Siân...
Mar 61 min read
Two Years Ago today: Kotsur Became the First Deaf Actor to Win Spirit Award
‘CODA’ Star Troy Kotsur won the best supporting trophy at the Film Independent Spirit Award on March 6, 2022. Image: Variety That makes...
Feb 27, 20231 min read
First Deaf Actor To Win Individual SAG Award
CODA star Troy Kotsur made Hollywood history on this date (February 27) in 2022. Troy Kotsur is the first deaf actor in the history of...
Mar 28, 20222 min read
The full text of Troy Kotsur’s Oscar acceptance speech
Here is entire text of Troy Kotsur's speech accepting the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor This is amazing to be here on this journey. I...
Mar 27, 20222 min read
CODA wins three Oscars including Best Picture!
CODA picked up awards for Best Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. Siân Heder's CODA script has won the Oscar for Best...
Mar 8, 20221 min read
'Audible' up for Short Documentary Oscar
The film tells the story of the champion football team at the Maryland School for the Deaf and looks at the suicide of a former...
Mar 1, 20221 min read
CODA's chances of winning Oscars just got a boost
The movie about a deaf family won the Screen Actors Guild's top film award and that makes it more likely to take home some awards at next...
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Deaf West Takes a Stand on inclusion
Deaf West Theatre has withdrawn its membership in the LA Stage Alliance over issues related to inclusion. The Alliance held its Ovation...