Life, Animated
Roger Ross Williams' captivating documentary explores a young autistic man's growth and progress through his obsession with Disney animated movies.
Life, Animated
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.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
91
Language
English
Director
Roger Ross Williams
Awards:
Winner, Directing Award ~ Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize ~ Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary Feature, Academy Awards
MOREFEATURED REVIEW
Lanre Bakare, Guardian
Autism is a widely misunderstood condition; something Oscar-winning documentary film-maker Roger Ross Williams’s latest project attempts to tackle. Focusing on the life of Owen Suskind, who was diagnosed as autistic aged three, it’s a beguiling mix of animated storytelling and narration that doesn’t ...
Played at
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Playhouse 7
Encino
Town Center 5
Claremont
Claremont 5
Santa Monica
Monica Film Center
Beverly Hills
Lumiere Music Hall
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