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Marlee Matlin remembers receiving 1987 Oscar for ‘Children of a Lesser God’ in William Hurt’s presence Marlee Matlin recalls the fearful experience of receiving the 1987 Oscar from William Hurt. A new documentary, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, premiered Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival, offering a candid look at …

“When I found out that he didn’t win, my heart sank,” says Matlin in the new book, ’50 Oscar Nights.’ Hurt had also been nominated for ‘Children of a Lesser God’ Marlee Matlin’s historic Oscar win at just 21 was an unforgettable night — for all the wrong reasons. At …