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Life, Animated

Life, Animated

Documentary, Animation, Drama

A coming of age story about a boy and his family who overcame great challenges by turning Disney animated movies into a language to express love, loss, kinship and brotherhood.

The critical consensus

A touch twee at times, but the use of classic and original animation is admirable, while Owen emerges as the king of sidekicks.

***(*)(*)David Parkinson, Empire Online, 05/12/2016

It is an irresistible human story of a triumph against all the odds.

****(*)Allan Hunter, The List, 05/12/2016

This poignant documentary is about an autistic boy who learned how to understand the world and communicate with it through Disney characters.

****(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 08/12/2016

You won’t find many documentaries more heart-warming than Roger Ross Williams’ Life, Animated.

****(*)Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 07/12/2016

Owen’s emotional journey to a fuller life and the possibility of independent living is the basis of this inspirational documentary.

****(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 09/12/2016

A wonderful example of the power of cinema and humanity.

****(*)Ewan Cameron, Little White Lies, 09/12/2016

A documentary about how Disney cartoons reached a boy with autism is heartwarming and insightful.

****(*)Wendy Ide, The Observer, 11/12/2016

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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