“The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King” and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills.

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.

Critic Quotes: 

“It’s the best Disney movie that Disney didn’t make.” – IndieWire

“Life, Animated” is powerful and emotional, without being manipulative. It is deeply inspiring, without trying to be.” – RogerEbert.com

“A young autistic man connects to the world through Disney animated movies. Instead of false hope, this truly inspirational film offers up possibility, the chance of a stimulus that might get past the blocks of developmental disorder.” – Rolling Stone

“If you believe in magic, Life, Animated is the potion for you.” – Hollywood Reporter

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Director: Roger Ross Williams

Showtimes:

Friday, August 5: 11:00AM, 6:10

Saturday, August 6: 11:00AM, 2:45, 8:30

Sunday, August 7: 12:45, 4:45, 6:45

Monday, August 8: 1:00

Tuesday, August 9: 11:00AM, 8:45

Wednesday, August 10: 12:45, 2:45, 6:15

Thursday, August 11: 11:00AM, 7:15

FILM TICKETS:

$11 General Admission / $8.50 Students & Seniors / $7.50 Members. Tickets available at box office or online:

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