| Audible | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Matthew Ogens |
| Produced by | Geoff McLean |
| Starring | Amaree McKenstry-Hall |
| Cinematography | Billy Pena |
| Edited by | Darrin Roberts |
| Music by | Jackson Greenberg |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | July 1, 2021 |
Running time | 39 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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]
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]
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