Sundance 2016: Animated Disney Films as Therapy in 'Life, Animated'

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We all know that movies can change lives, in small ways and in big ways. But that change is often internal, and it’s hard to track exactly how we are affected. The documentary Life, Animated (which premiered at Sundance) is an absolutely wonderful documentary that perfectly captures how one autistic boy learned to communicate and engage with the world through Disney animated movies. It’s a triumphant and inspiring story, but it’s also a beautiful documentary that features many clips from Disney movies as well as original animation (by Mac Guff). The film is about Owen Suskind, following him as he moves into his own place for the first time in his life. His entire VHS collection of Disney movies is the very first thing he unpacks. ›››

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