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Life, Animated is a 2016 American documentary directed by Roger Ross Williams and based on the book by Ron Suskind. It tells the story of Owen Suskind, an autistic young man who learned to communicate by reenacting Disney animated films. The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Directing Award, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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What is Life, Animated about?
Life, Animated follows Owen Suskind, an autistic young man who learned to communicate by using dialogue and songs from Disney animated films. The documentary shows how characters such as Simba, Jafar, and Ariel helped him interpret feelings and relationships. [Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/lifeanimated)
Who directed Life, Animated?
The film was directed by Roger Ross Williams and released in 2016. It is based on Ron Suskind's book about his son Owen and premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. [Motto Pictures](https://www.mottopictures.com/life-animated)
Which Disney films are important in Life, Animated?
The film discusses Disney works including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Peter Pan. Owen used familiar scenes and character dialogue as a shared language with his family.
What award did Life, Animated win at Sundance?
Roger Ross Williams won the Sundance Film Festival's Directing Award for U.S. Documentary in 2016. The film was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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