The acronym “CODA” refers to “children of deaf adults,” which could be the title for any number of pictures dealing with the deaf community. I was worried at first that this Apple Original Film would be a droll documentary. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a heartwarming examination of family dynamics and disabilities that steered clear of the modern traps of identity politics. It was also the best film I’ve seen yet this year. Ruby (Emilia Jones) is a typical 18-year-old high school senior who loves singing, hanging out with her friends, and collecting rare vinyl. However, she is the only hearing member of her family. Her father Frank (Troy Kutsur) and brother Leo (Daniel Durant) are fishermen while her mother Jackie (Marlee Martin) manages the books. Due to her non-disability, Ruby travels everywhere with them – the boat, the grocery store, even the doctors, where she must embarrassingly translate that her parents cannot have sex for two weeks due to her father’s jock itch.
Hearing the universal language, even in silence – Catholic World Report
Hearing the universal language, even in silence – Catholic World Report
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