CODA
Overview
CODA is a 2021 coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Sian Heder, a remake of the 2014 French film La Famille Bélier. The film stars Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of a deaf family. Ruby is a talented singer, and she wants to go to college to study music. She is torn between her passion for music and her loyalty to her family, who depend on her to interpret for them. The film is a warm, funny, and deeply emotional film about family, identity, and the pursuit of dreams. Emilia Jones gives a breakout performance as Ruby. The film also stars Troy Kotsur as her father, Marlee Matlin as her mother, and Daniel Durant as her brother. CODA was a critical and commercial success, earning over $2 million on a $10 million budget (it was released on Apple TV+). It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is a beautiful, moving, and inspiring film that celebrates the power of family and the importance of following your dreams.
