If watching Apple's CODA on the small screen warmed your heart, imagine the exhilaration of seeing it on the big screen, and for free, no less.
CODA tells the story of Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing person in a deaf family, and her quest to break away from a difficult home life and become a singer. It was nominated last month for Best Picture at the Oscars.
The film features a mostly deaf cast, including Oscar winner Marlee Matlin and Troy Kostur, who now has the distinction of being the first deaf male actor to be nominated for an Oscar.
After a brief theatrical release last year and a simultaneous streaming release on Apple TV+, Apple announced Friday that it will release the film in theaters in the United States and London, where the film was nominated for four BAFTA Awards, from 25 to February 27. .
The screening will be free and open captioned, meaning that the captions will appear on screen for the entirety of the film.
A handful of screenings will have an added bonus: a live Q&A with the cast and writer/director Siân Heder. These sessions will feature a live American Sign Language (ASL) translator.
Considering that the film is about the deaf community and Ruby spends much of her time trying to connect the hearing world with her deaf parents, it's heartwarming to see the film being re-released in such an open and inclusive way. Clearly, Apple may also be trying to capitalize on the Oscars momentum.
If you don't want to visit a theater, you can always stream CODA on Apple TV+ and turn on closed captions for a similar experience.
The Oscars will take place in Hollywood at the Dolby Theater on March 27 at 8:00 pm ET.