Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Ledger Studio at University of Atypical, Belfast, BT1 1FF
Sunday 4th October 2026
Access Information: Subtitles for film. British and Irish sign language interpretation for post-film discussion. This is a seated event. Seats will be set up in rows.
Content Warning: Frank discussions of ableism, deaf culture, domestic and sexual violence, language deprivation, drug abuse. Recommended for mature teens and adults.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is a celebrated documentary by Deaf filmmaker Shoshannah Stern (USA), which premiered at Sundance in 2025, to widespread critical acclaim. The film highlights Matlin's barrier-smashing breakthrough in Hollywood as a Deaf actress in Children of a Lesser God, and features her advocacy work and life in her own words.
The film draws on decades of never-before-seen home footage shot by her longtime interpreter and producing partner, Jack Jason. Matlin reflects on her relationship with actor William Hurt, her place in the Deaf community, and her long fight for accessibility in Hollywood. Interviews forgo interpreters in favour of subtitles, lending the film an added layer of authenticity.
You can request other access provisions below. You can also email [email protected]. Please request services at least 2 weeks in advance. We will do our best to meet your request, but cannot guarantee that providers will be available.
Content Warning: Frank discussions of ableism, deaf culture, domestic and sexual violence, language deprivation, drug abuse. Recommended for mature teens and adults.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is a celebrated documentary by Deaf filmmaker Shoshannah Stern (USA), which premiered at Sundance in 2025, to widespread critical acclaim. The film highlights Matlin's barrier-smashing breakthrough in Hollywood as a Deaf actress in Children of a Lesser God, and features her advocacy work and life in her own words.
The film draws on decades of never-before-seen home footage shot by her longtime interpreter and producing partner, Jack Jason. Matlin reflects on her relationship with actor William Hurt, her place in the Deaf community, and her long fight for accessibility in Hollywood. Interviews forgo interpreters in favour of subtitles, lending the film an added layer of authenticity.
You can request other access provisions below. You can also email [email protected]. Please request services at least 2 weeks in advance. We will do our best to meet your request, but cannot guarantee that providers will be available.
