In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award® and was thrust into the spotlight at the age of 21. She went on to memorable roles in The West Wing and CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility in Hollywood and beyond. Reflecting on her life and career in her primary language of ASL, Marlee explores the complexities of being a trailblazer.