SIREN: The Voices of Shelley Beattie

SIREN: The Voices of Shelley Beattie

Overview

Genre
Contemporary Issues, Social Issues, Biography, Sports, and Minorities
Synopsis

While searching the internet one day, Hollywood veteran Marlee Matlin came upon the story of athlete Shelley Beattie – a fellow Deaf woman whose life felt eerily like her own. Both women had experienced adventure and fame, but also discrimination, abuse, and addiction while navigating a hearing world. SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE explores the parallels between the two legendary women in a haunting portrait of strength, beauty, and resiliency.

Stage
finished
Running time
103 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Vermilion Films
Country
United States
Years of Production
2021-2023

Distribution Details

Release year
2025
Festivals
DOC NYC, Seattle Deaf, Deaf Way
Awards
Best Documentary Feature, SDFF 2026
Broadcast (Prod.)
HBO Documentary Films
Broadcast (Acq.)
HBO Max
Language
English, ASL
Subtitles
open captions

Photos

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