Deaf filmmaker noticed 'Sinners' director casually signing at the Oscars. She was moved.

Deaf filmmaker noticed 'Sinners' director casually signing at the Oscars. She was moved.

Eyes were glued to the Oscars recently. While most people were discussing red carpet looks and who won what, one woman noticed something special. Chrissy Marshall, a filmmaker who is deaf, realized that Sinners director Ryan Coogler was using American Sign Language (ASL) throughout the night. The Oscars are a major event that draws millions of viewers each year. But for Marshall, the March 15 ceremony became a moment of inclusion. As she watched…

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Academy Awards audiences saw Ryan Coogler using ASL during the Oscars to communicate to his cast and crew, and there's an awesome reason as to why.