Troy Kotsur's Road to CODA: Inside the Actor's Historic Oscars Journey
—which stands for Child of Deaf Adults—Kotsur plays Frank Rossi, a fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts. He's married to his wife Jackie , and they have two kids: Leo and Ruby . Ruby is hearing while her parents and brother are deaf. She acts as their interpreter and works on the family's fishing business with Frank and Leo.
But when she develops a passion for singing and is encouraged to apply to the Berklee College of Music, she feels conflicted over whether she should stay with her family or follow her dreams.One of the most moving parts of the film is when Frank asks Ruby to sing for him and he places his hands on her neck to feel the vibrations.
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