Alive Inside
“Music is the strongest form of magic”
Synopsis
Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia—many of them alone in nursing homes. A man with a simple idea discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken these fading minds. Joy and life are resuscitated, and our cultural fears over aging are confronted.
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Meet The Artists '14: Michael Rossato Bennett - Sundance Film FestivalOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rossato-Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rossato-Bennett
- Original Score
- Itaal Shur
- Original Title
- Alive Inside
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Artemis Rising
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Itaal Shur
Shachar Langlev
Michael Rossato-Bennett, Manuel Tsingaris, David Zieff
Regina K. Scully, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Dan Cogan, Eric J. Bertrand, Alexandra McDougald
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Director
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Writer
Regina K. Scully
Producer
Alexandra McDougald
Producer
Shachar Langlev
Director of Photography
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Editor
Manuel Tsingaris
Editor
David Zieff
Editor
Jeff Pinilla
Editor
Mark Demolar
Editor
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Alive Inside about?
Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia—many of them alone in nursing homes. A man with a simple idea discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken these fading minds. Joy and life are resuscitated, and our cultural fears over aging are confronted.
Who directed Alive Inside?
Alive Inside was directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett.
Who stars in Alive Inside?
The principal cast of Alive Inside includes Oliver Sacks, Bobby McFerrin.
When was Alive Inside released and how long is it?
Alive Inside was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Alive Inside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alive Inside was composed by Itaal Shur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alive Inside?
Alive Inside holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).