Not only does the fledgling streaming service Apple TV+ cater to TV viewers, but it also now holds the exclusive rights to several awards-nominated feature films. One such film is CODA, a unique coming-of-age story in which the main character is a “child of deaf adults.” With three Academy Awards nominations, including Best Picture, does CODA earn its recognition with its representation of deaf people or use its premise to cover up an otherwise hackneyed story? While critics admittedly have argued for both, most will thankfully find CODA’s comedy-drama authentic, equally balancing a sincere portrayal of the struggle of a hearing-disabled family with a universal tale of finding individuality and following your heart.