Coda cast members praise SAG for ‘validating’ deaf culture and actors

Coda cast members praise SAG for ‘validating’ deaf culture and actors (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Cast members of the film Coda praised the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) for “validating” deaf culture and actors, as the film scooped the top prize at the 28th annual ceremony.

The film, featuring an ensemble cast of deaf actors, won SAG’s equivalent of best film, outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.