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Diego Andaluz Jeffery Zhang Tessa Smith Valerie Complex

‘CODA’ Review: A Compelling Portrayal of Disability (Sundance 2021)

On this episode of The Global Film Podcast, Editor-In-Chief and Host Diego Andaluz reviews Sian Heder’s latest feature film Coda. Joined by contributors Valerie Complex (Variety), Jeffery Zhang (Strange Harbors), and Tessa Smith, they discuss their in-depth thoughts on the technical and thematic strengths and shortcomings of the film, among other notable highlights.

As a CODA – Child of Deaf Adults – Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Directed by Sian Heder and starring Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez & Marlee Matlin, Coda premiered at the 2021 edition of the Sundance Film Festival and is currently seeking distribution. Listen to our review on our Sundance Special episode below or here on your preferred podcast platform.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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