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Audible (film)

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Audible
Promotional poster
Directed byMatthew Ogens
Produced byGeoff McLean
StarringAmaree McKenstry-Hall
CinematographyBilly Pena
Edited byDarrin Roberts
Music byJackson Greenberg
Production
companies
  • Film 45
  • Vision Film Company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • July 1, 2021 (2021-07-01)
Running time
39 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Audible is a 2021 American short documentary film made for Netflix and directed by Matthew Ogens. It was nominated for Best Documentary Short at the 94th Academy Awards.

Summary

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It follows Maryland School for the Deaf senior athlete Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his teammates' journey to defend their winning streak, while simultaneously coping with the tragic loss of a close friend to suicide.[1][2]

The documentary documents other students at school's campus in Frederick, Maryland and McKenstry-Hall's personal life. In 2020 McKenstry-Hall completed his studies at MSD.[3]

Release and reception

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The film was released on July 1, 2021, and received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 94th Academy Awards.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Carey, Matthew (2021-07-09). "Netflix Doc 'Audible' Tells Coming Of Age Story Of Deaf High School Athlete, With Aim To "Elevate Our Empathy"". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ Barraclough, Leo (2021-05-05). "Netflix's Coming-of-Age Tale 'Audible' Follows Deaf High School Football Team". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  3. ^ Asbury, Nicole (2022-03-25). "'Audible,' film about Maryland school football team, receives Oscar nod". Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's New 'Audible' Documentary". Observer. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  5. ^ Oscars Nominations 2022 —— Full List of Nominees - Deadline
  6. ^ 2022|Oscars.org

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