Apple TV+'s CODA picks up a Seal of Authentic RepresentationWhat you need to know
Apple TV+ movie CODA has been awarded a Seal of Authentic Representation.
The Ruderman Family Foundation also gave an award to star Marlee Matlin.
CODA's casting of deaf actors helped it on its way.
Apple TV+ movie CODA has been given a Seal of Authentic Representation by the Ruderman Family Foundation, with star Marlee Matlin also picking up an award.
CODA was joined by more content in being given the Seal of Authentic Representation according to a Variety report. The movie received its seal for casting deaf actors in lead roles in part, with Matlin joined by Daniel Durant. It was Matlin who issued a statement on their personal award, however.
"Full inclusiveness and authentic representation is so important to me," Matlin said in a statement. "My first theatrical film, 'Children of a Lesser God,' was the first to star a Deaf actor in a leading role. Though it has been 34 years, 'CODA' has broken barriers in the feature world just like my first film, t...
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Apple TV+'s CODA picks up a Seal of Authentic Representation
