2025 is turning out to be a MOMENT for deaf storytelling!
We’ve got City of New York TWO major documentaries making waves this year – “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” and “Deaf President Now!” – and they’re getting Emmy nominations! 👏👏👏
But here’s the tea ☕: While CODA opened doors and gave us Troy Kotsur’s historic Oscar win, 68% of deaf viewers say they can tell when a deaf character has been written by a hearing person Variety. We FEEL the difference!
What we’re fighting for: ✅ Deaf actors (we got that!) ✅ Deaf writers & directors (still waiting…) ✅ Stories that go BEYOND “being deaf” ✅ Authentic representation
The bottom line: It’s not just about giving us roles. Deaf people and deaf creators need a seat at the table to tell our OWN stories.
