Although not produced by the Walt Disney Studios, “Life, Animated” is a documentary showcasing the life of an autistic boy, Owen Suskind, who learned to communicate with his parents with the help of Disney animated films.
To learn more about Owen and visit his YouTube channel go to LifeAnimated.net
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.
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