"The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King" and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills.
Release Date: July 1st, 2016
PG |1 hr 31 min
Plot Summary"The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King" and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills.
Cast: Owen Suskind, Ron Suskind, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Alan Rosenblatt
Director: Roger Ross Williams
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: Motto Pictures
Owen SuskindRon Suskind
Jonathan Freeman
Gilbert GottfriedThe film is a documentary gem. show more
In no way does Owen's story claim to be a cure-all. Instead of false hope, it offers up possibility, the chance of a stimulus that might get past the blocks of developmental disorder. That's more than encouraging. Life, Animated is truly inspirational. show more
Powerful and emotional, without being manipulative. It is deeply inspiring, without trying to be. It is honest about Owen's struggles, and the struggles of his family. show more
