Marlee Matlin On Being DGA's First Deaf Director For 'Accused'

"This is something I've always wanted to do." Marlee Matlin dishes on making her directorial debut in the anthology series "Accused," and breaks down how being deaf gives her a different perspective as a director. Marlee also dishes on honoring her mom with her sunflower tattoo, celebrating "CODA's" Oscar win, opening the door for other deaf directors as the first deaf member of the DGA, and championing more accessibility at the Academy as a member of the Board of Governors.
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[@prpr6731]

Kelly & Team- can the lady interpreting/signing in the corner- be in all of your interviews with everyone? Loving the inclusivity!!!

[@nonid5627]

Marlee doesn’t often use her speaking voice in interviews but I’d like to think it’s because she was so comfy with KC ❤

[@tracyukaigwe25]

She is deaf in real

[@nonid5627]

@@tracyukaigwe25 yes I know she is deaf.

[@tracyukaigwe25]

@@nonid5627 good to know

[@SarahIngaStewart]

When Marlee Matlin won an Oscar years and years ago- she gave her acceptance speech in English (speaking) rather than ASL and the Deaf Community as a whole wasn't happy. I think that may be why she rarely uses her voice now!?! She probably does feel comfortable with KC too!!!

[@tracyukaigwe25]

@viewer9058 I see

[@jasminemartinezmorel8331]

I was introduced to Marlee in H.S and she is amazing! Can I just say though, that the relationship between her and her interpreter is amazing, i mean he literally says the words before she's done signing. What an incredible skill!

[@eneobande7433]

They've been together forever, it's incredible

[@ShoujoJ]

Love Marlee everytime she comes on the show 🥺

[@tinakiielii319]

Yes

[@tracybanks6028]

She's an amazing actress and person

[@heatherjunker967]

I love both these women. Marlee signs so clear and she is breaking ground for the Deaf.

[@tinakiielii319]

Yes.... proud of her

[@noah-jamesmarkham1903]

Love this actor she opens a lot of doors for me on the deaf and heard of hearing community and I continue to do that too !!

[@susanhill149]

Well I just watched this episode of the accused and it was sooo good. I was riveted to my seat and it is such a timely story. The actors were excellent and I could feel Marlee’s presence in the room. She is an icon

[@jeffreylindahl5895]

I love Marlee Matlin. She is such an inspiration and an amazing actress.

[@daniholmes4897]

I first saw her play in My Name Is Earl and my daughter has watched her teach sign language on Baby Einstein. Adore her!

[@annetow9664]

Love you Kelly!! Constructive feedback I promise. Please be sure to put the logo on the other side so the interpreter doesn’t get cut off for deaf viewers.

[@angelabest4468]

🤟🏽 Marlee 💖

[@chelseadaley9770]

She’s such an iconic inspiration

[@mackenzie98]

Love Marlee! ❤

[@badassbenny1010]

Marlee, I had wondered what you have been up to. It is about time! And iam happy for you! I will check out your work. I agree with deaf culture and hiring more directors! Sponsoring. I only see segments of the KC show. I like what I see.

[@laferteee]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH 🫶

[@geisalagordon9966]

Love Marlee!

[@Billie_Marie_]

Love her!!!

[@williamgreaney6720]

Wow, congratulations, Ms Matlin on being the first deaf director of the Director's Guild of America! ... Ha ha ha ha, ... "Any way they can inhale sugar they would do it!" (I love it!)

[@Alittlehazayy]

Wow wow wow accessibility 😭😭😭😭

[@Familylawgroup]

Your show logo covers up the deaf interpreter…can your YT editors shift the logo to the top or right side to unobstruct the interpreter’s box? Has the show considered having a full time interpreter on every episode?

[@Familylawgroup]

By the way, Ls Clarkson may be very interested in the musical sign language movement. There are a series of videos about concert and musician focused interpreters and vests for deaf attendees to communicate notes tactically in concerts, it is worth a Kelly Clarkson episode itself and Kelly is the perfect guest to show the audience and the world the versatility of the music experience for the deaf culture. There is even a deaf singer who lost her hearing while in college for singing and still sings with digital tuners and shoeless feet (to feel percussion in the stage).

[@ronsmock1879]

Kelly's song I Dare You was done in 6 other languages and a sign language version.

[@gabbydavis6349]

I love Marlee! im watching switched at birth right now!

[@lisaschaffel266]

I think it is amazing idea 💡

[@ceresa.lee21]

I love Kelly Clarkson but can we move the watermark so that it's not on top of the interpreter 😳

[@lukasstronghood2692]

she's beautiful 🤩

[@tinakiielii319]

Sweet lady ❤

[@cameron_0023]

I have a Baby Einstein DVD that features her in it.

[@allentrice1547]

Oh just great! Sign language which I don't mind about that! 🤣👍🏿

[@lukasstronghood2692]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊

[@sandgroper1970]

I have yet to see Coda, would like to watch it, but I cannot afford the subscription fee to Apple, to get to watch it.

[@elizabetha8076]

😊

[@NiGiff]

Marlee Matlin is absolutely gorgeous.

[@jnelletrim1478]

Remember God loves you♥️! John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Please repent, change your life around and live for Him🙏.. He is coming back soon🥳♥️........

[@Salsero12]

People are drama left and right for COVID? Gerl no.

[@Salsero12]

If a guest tests positive and that puts a strain on you having to find a new guest ... That's reasonable. Have a plan B always. This is new reality

[@lovecreatesfreedom]

Its a shame that don't let her speak because she can talk.

[@tempest386]

I don't think anyone is "not letting her" I'm sure it's up to her how she would like to communicate based on what's most comfortable for her. We don't know what goes on behind the scenes.

[@lindafrance9192]

That’s her own long-time interpreter that I’m sure she chose to bring to the show herself. Her choice.

[@lilpoet27]

OP is an idiot 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@bradcolorado8149]

"The new normal" with the covid hysteria is indeed referred to as "democrat hysteria"

[@travism5379]

She is so overated. she didn't deserve the Oscar #sigourneywasrobbed and Coda was one of the worst films I've seen. It wasn't even Disney worthy. It never would have been made had A Quiet Place not broke the box office. That movie revived her already not impressive career.