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2025 · Movie · 1h 43m

Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie

This documentary explores the life and legacy of a Deaf champion bodybuilder who found fame on a hit 1990s television competition. Through the perspective of another Deaf woman in Hollywood, it examines fame, identity, beauty, mental illness, addiction, and the personal struggles behind a charismatic public image.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy intimate documentaries about fame, identity, and resilience; Not for you if you prefer light entertainment or straightforward sports stories.

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Cast

Marlee MatlinShelley BeattieJohn RomanoEd ConnorsBill KochJulie Moisa

Director

Irene Taylor

If tonight is a Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.