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Synopsis
In 1987, at the age of just 21, Marlee Matlin shattered expectations as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award® for her groundbreaking performance in Children of a Lesser God. Catapulted into the spotlight, she seized the moment to challenge an industry unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazer not only as a performer but also as an author and activist.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,826 (5.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 97.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/24 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $105,421 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) | 13,196 | $105,421 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,001-31,100) | 31,005 | $3,174 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 25,901-26,000) | 25,967 | $108,595 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,747 | $105,421 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 20th, 2025 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 2025 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | August 12th, 2025 by Kino Lorber |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 6/23/2025) |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Actual Films, Impact Partners |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |