Coming to theaters this Friday (July 1, 2016) is the touching, inspiring story of a young man named Owen, who was unable to speak as a child due to Autism, but found a way to communicate with people through Disney animated films.
From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, Life, Animated is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence.
The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three year old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent – and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him.
Here is the trailer for your enjoyment. I hope you’ll take a moment to view it.
This looks like a touching film. I have a feeling you’ll never plenty of tissues to watch it too – for HAPPY tears, not sad ones.
The film has a run time of 91 minutes.
If you would like to learn more about the film, please check out the official website, www.LifeAnimatedDoc.com.
What do you think about this film? Do you think you’ll check it out when it comes to a theater near you?
Kimberly
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