In The Times’ first daily newsletter from Sundance 2025, two films that elevate the celebrity bio-doc and an interview with the director of ‘Ricky.’

Marlee Matlin gives an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences as a deaf actor in the funny and revelatory documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.”

John Lithgow, who stars alongside Olivia Colman in "Jimpa" shared his excitement. "It's so exciting! I don't think I've ever been in the opening premiere at Sundance. We were thrilled to get that invitation."

PARK CITY, Utah — The moment Marlee Matlin stepped onstage at the 1987 Academy Awards as the first deaf actor to win an Oscar for “Children of a Lesser God” appeared to be a joyous triumph.

“I was afraid as I walked up the stairs to get the Oscar,” Matlin recalled about the moment in an interview with filmmaker Shoshannah Stern. “I was afraid because I knew in my gut that he wasn’t happy. Because I saw the look on his face and my thought was, ‘S–t!'”

Yet, as the film begins, a noticeable shift occurs as it becomes apparent there exist just as many speaking vocally as those who employ American Sign Language; this, unsurprisingly, befits the narrative of “ Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore ” and the lively,

Academy-Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin has delivered several memorable performances in a career spanning nearly four decades. She is the first-ever deaf performer to win an Oscar after receiving the Best Actress accolade for her performance as Sarah Norman in the romantic drama movie Children of a Lesser God.

Marlee Matlin, the Oscar-winning star of 'CODA' and 'Children of a Lesser God,' signs her story in this tender documentary, premiering at Sundance.

Other stars who stopped by the Pendry Hotel space at the 2025 edition of the festival include Lauren Graham, John Magaro, Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner.

Beyond Film lineup was announced this morning, with Olivia Colman, Daniel Kaluuya, Marlee Matlin and more set for talks.

Oscar winner Marlee Matlin experienced the magic of a Sundance premiere virtually when the heartfelt indie "CODA" made its debut at the fest (it then sold for $25 million to Apple on the way to winning the Oscar for best picture).

Marlee Matlin discusses her abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend and 'Children of a Lesser God' costar William Hurt in the new documentary 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore', which the Oscar winner premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan.