Relaxed Screening: Life, Animated PG
Life, Animated is a documentary film based on a book of the same name written by Ron Suskind. This beautiful documentary tells the story of his son Owen, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and who discovered a passion for Disney’s animated films, which later provided him with a means to communicate with his family and to make sense of his emotions more effectively. However, Owen soon learns as well that there is more to real life than what Disney can illustrate in animation even as his family prepares itself for an uncertain future with him.
Life, Animated uses home movies, present-day footage and specially commissioned animation to provide insights into Owen’s childhood and inspiring story. Oscar®-winning director Roger Ross Williams has made a unique film that celebrates difference, diversity and animation.
The film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature in the 2017 Academy Awards and has already won eleven other awards including Sundance Film Festival Award and Special Achievement Annie Award.
Showroom Community screenings are welcoming to all. This screening is relaxed, featuring low lighting and quieter sound. All tickets are £5. Click here for more information. This screening will be subtitled.
- Director
- Roger Ross Williams
- Year
- 2016
- Duration
- 1 hour 29 minutes
- Language
- English
- Cast
- Cornelia Suskind, Owen Suskind, Ron Suskind
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