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Life, Animated
Everyone called it an obsession. For Owen, Disney movies were a map for feelings and friendship. Your special interest is not a problem. 🧞♂️ #LifeAnimated
Who it's for
Life, Animated follows Owen Suskind, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and withdrew into silence, and whose family found that Disney animated films gave him a framework for language and for understanding feelings and relationships.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Roger Ross Williams's documentary, based on Ron Suskind's book, follows Owen Suskind, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and withdrew into silence until his family found that Disney animated films helped him communicate and make sense of emotions and relationships.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch. Ron Suskind's book also available.
Before you start
Heads up: A child's regression and loss of speech.
Age: PG (thematic elements, language, a suggestive reference)
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Conclusion”
