Troy Kotsur makes history as 1st male deaf actor to win Oscar

Details: In his acceptance speech, Kotsur also thanked "CODA" director Sian Heder, who shortly after was awarded her own Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

• “I read one of [Steven] Spielberg’s books recently and he said the definition of the best director was a skilled communicator. Sian Heder, you are the best communicator," he said.

The big picture: "CODA" is a drama about a young girl who is the only member of her family that can hear. The film is also nominated for Best Picture.

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