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
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

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

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

  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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