Life, Animated

Synopsis: The remarkable 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. The films become a pathway to language and a framework for making sense of the world. By interweaving classic Disney sequences with verite scenes from Owen’s life, the film explores how identification and empathy with characters like Simba, Jafar, and Ariel forge a conduit for him to understand his feelings and interpret reality. With an arsenal of narratives at his disposal, Owen rises to meet the challenges of adulthood in this moving coming-of-age tale.
Extras:
-Commentary with the Suskind family
-Five Deleted Scenes
-Short Film: Land of the Lost Sidekicks
-Educational Resource
-Theatrical Trailer
Language: English (United States)
Country: United States
Year of production: 2017
Subjects: Education
Keywords: child development; childhood; empathy; speech therapy

Name: Dogwoof Pictures
Email: oli@dogwoofpictures.com
Web: http://www.dogwoof.com External site opens in new window
Phone: 020 7395 1217
Fax: 020 7900 3270
Address: 2nd Floor, 1A Neal’s Yard
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9DP
Notes: Dogwoof is an independent distributor specialising in quality films from around the world that raise awareness, trigger change, and get people involved. The main focus is socially conscious films including THE AGE OF STUPID, THE END OF THE LINE, BURMA VJ and BLACK GOLD. Sale on DVD. In Autumn 2011 Dogwoof launched Popup Cinema (http://popupcinema.net/) to allow non-theatric screenings of their just-released and classic titles.

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