Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

There are painful moments in “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” and there are triumphs. But mostly, it is a film of grace and acceptance — a necessary portrait of a groundbreaking artist.

Not Alone Anymore honors a woman who learned how to fight.

Matlin inspires, able to laugh at her foibles and express the anger that has also driven her this far in a hostile industry.

It’s as much about its form as its content; what it says is demonstrated by how it says it. The resulting film is engrossing — and it’s also profound.

The result is an intimate portrait of a deaf artist who led a 35-year crusade for equity and inclusion in an industry that's never quite known how to deal with her.

an intimate and moving documentary that takes us through the legendary life of Marlee Matlin, uncovering a legacy of advocacy, activism, and perseverance.

It's pitched as a portrait of Marlee Matlin... In a way, that feels like selling the documentary short. What it does is offer a portrait of what it means to be "first," and how lonely that can be.

This is a conventional inspirational celebrity portrait, but the larger issues regarding deaf culture make it compelling.

Marlee Matlin is a multifaceted character (actress, activist), and her portrayal should address all those aspects in a measured and justified way. 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore' does this competently and with calm passion.

Watching this film is a reminder of what an important cultural figure she is.