Disney Characters Help with Autism

Documentary of the Week | Jul 1, 2016

The documentary “Life, Animated” chronicles how journalist Ron Suskiind learned to communicate with his autistic son Owen from Disney films. Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams follows Owen as an adult as he moves out from his parents home. The film makes inventive use of Disney clips and original animation.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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