You must log in to your AARP.org account to register for an AARP Movies for Grownups or AARP Theater screening.
· When you click register, it will prompt you to: log into your AARP.org account, verify your AARP.org account or create an AARP.org account if you do not already have one.
· If you do not have an AARP.ORG account, you can create one for free!
· AARP membership is NOT required to create an account.
· Eventive accounts are no longer accepted for Movies for Grownups screenings.
GET READY FOR TONIGHT'S SCREENING!
1. Get directions to download the AARP Streams app on your phone or TV by clicking on "Need Help?" above.
2. Log into your AARP.org account in advance to avoid any issues accessing the film.
3. If you log in prior to 7:45pm ET, you will see the button above displays “Registered”. If you are pre-registered and do not see that message, look directly below the buttons to find the "Log in to your account for access" text in gray and click it to log in.
4. Beginning at 7:45pm ET, you can access the screening room by clicking the button that says, "Enter Live Broadcast".
Helpful Tech Tips:
- Ensure you have a strong internet / Wi-Fi connection
-Access the movie on your preferred device (smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop) using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera--do not use Internet Explorer
-This content may not be accessed via proxy server or VPN. Please disconnect and try again.
-Test your device compatibility NOW by watching this video and the test video is for testing use ONLY. Please go back to the screening page or TV apps to access the event.
If you would like to watch the movie on your TV:
-Ensure you have installed the AARP Streams app [Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire], open it, and you should see a 6-character code.
-Next, go to https://watch.aarp.org/tv and login to your AARP account from your device, or make sure you're already logged into your AARP account. You must do this first before you can connect the TV app to your account! Then, enter the 6-character code into your account settings.
- You can also use AIRPLAY or CHROMECAST from your computer or handheld device. You CANNOT use screen mirroring.
For more helpful tips or to chat with someone directly about technical issues, visit the Help Center or email moviesforgrownups@aarp.org.
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. Matlin's incredible journey continued with standout roles in acclaimed projects such as The West Wing and the Oscar®-winning CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility both within Hollywood and beyond its borders.
Directed by Shoshannah Stern, the film offers an unflinching look at Matlin’s remarkable life through the lens of her primary language, American Sign Language. Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles—her meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood —alongside her many triumphs.
Stern’s directorial debut reimagines traditional documentary storytelling, elevating ASL as the film’s heart and soul while removing conventional voiceovers, creating an authentic and visually immersive experience. Through split-screen interviews with both Deaf and hearing contributors, the film weaves a poignant and inspiring narrative of Matlin’s legendary career, highlighting her tireless fight for inclusion and representation in an entertainment world that at first had no place for her.
Film image, synopsis and related credits courtesy of Kino Lorber.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
Please note: This film will have open captions. Open captions are text, dialogue, and sound descriptions visible during the film and cannot be turned off.
- Year2025
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- NoteDirector of Photography Jon Shenk
- DirectorShoshannah Stern
- ProducerRobyn Kopp. Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern
- CastMarlee Matlin, Randa Haines, Aaron Sorkin, Henry Winkler
- EditorSara Newens
- ComposerKathryn Bostic
- MusicKathryn Bostic
You must log in to your AARP.org account to register for an AARP Movies for Grownups or AARP Theater screening.
· When you click register, it will prompt you to: log into your AARP.org account, verify your AARP.org account or create an AARP.org account if you do not already have one.
· If you do not have an AARP.ORG account, you can create one for free!
· AARP membership is NOT required to create an account.
· Eventive accounts are no longer accepted for Movies for Grownups screenings.
GET READY FOR TONIGHT'S SCREENING!
1. Get directions to download the AARP Streams app on your phone or TV by clicking on "Need Help?" above.
2. Log into your AARP.org account in advance to avoid any issues accessing the film.
3. If you log in prior to 7:45pm ET, you will see the button above displays “Registered”. If you are pre-registered and do not see that message, look directly below the buttons to find the "Log in to your account for access" text in gray and click it to log in.
4. Beginning at 7:45pm ET, you can access the screening room by clicking the button that says, "Enter Live Broadcast".
Helpful Tech Tips:
- Ensure you have a strong internet / Wi-Fi connection
-Access the movie on your preferred device (smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop) using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera--do not use Internet Explorer
-This content may not be accessed via proxy server or VPN. Please disconnect and try again.
-Test your device compatibility NOW by watching this video and the test video is for testing use ONLY. Please go back to the screening page or TV apps to access the event.
If you would like to watch the movie on your TV:
-Ensure you have installed the AARP Streams app [Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire], open it, and you should see a 6-character code.
-Next, go to https://watch.aarp.org/tv and login to your AARP account from your device, or make sure you're already logged into your AARP account. You must do this first before you can connect the TV app to your account! Then, enter the 6-character code into your account settings.
- You can also use AIRPLAY or CHROMECAST from your computer or handheld device. You CANNOT use screen mirroring.
For more helpful tips or to chat with someone directly about technical issues, visit the Help Center or email moviesforgrownups@aarp.org.
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. Matlin's incredible journey continued with standout roles in acclaimed projects such as The West Wing and the Oscar®-winning CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility both within Hollywood and beyond its borders.
Directed by Shoshannah Stern, the film offers an unflinching look at Matlin’s remarkable life through the lens of her primary language, American Sign Language. Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles—her meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood —alongside her many triumphs.
Stern’s directorial debut reimagines traditional documentary storytelling, elevating ASL as the film’s heart and soul while removing conventional voiceovers, creating an authentic and visually immersive experience. Through split-screen interviews with both Deaf and hearing contributors, the film weaves a poignant and inspiring narrative of Matlin’s legendary career, highlighting her tireless fight for inclusion and representation in an entertainment world that at first had no place for her.
Film image, synopsis and related credits courtesy of Kino Lorber.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
Please note: This film will have open captions. Open captions are text, dialogue, and sound descriptions visible during the film and cannot be turned off.
- Year2025
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- NoteDirector of Photography Jon Shenk
- DirectorShoshannah Stern
- ProducerRobyn Kopp. Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern
- CastMarlee Matlin, Randa Haines, Aaron Sorkin, Henry Winkler
- EditorSara Newens
- ComposerKathryn Bostic
- MusicKathryn Bostic