Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo Talk All About CODA
The cast of CODA share details on building out their characters for the heartwarming film and creating the dynamic amongst the Rossi family. Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur shared how they have both been long time fans of each others work and how excited they were to finally get to work together. Emilia Jones speaks to Ruby’s musical performances throughout the film and how her character is on a journey of finding her voice in many ways.
Q&A on the 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee CODA with actors Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.
Ruby is the only hearing member of a deaf family from Gloucester, Massachusetts. At 17, she works mornings before school to help her parents and brother keep their fishing business afloat. But in joining her high school's choir club, Ruby finds herself drawn to both her duet partner and her latent passion for singing.