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IMDb20201h 48m

Tuning the Brain with Music

“Can music be used for healing?”

Synopsis

Where does music live in the human brain? How and in what form, does a sound, a song, a musical piece become an embedded emotion, image, memory or unforgettable melody? How and why does music succeed, often very quickly, in transforming the physiology and neural connections of the human brain, from a baby in gestation to our last breath? Tuning the Brain with Music is a documentary film that introduces us to the spectacular transformative powers that music has on the plasticity and anatomy of the human brain in a sustainable way. The stories at the heart of the film are many and varied: there are premature babies who in intensive care units are appeased by music therapy sessions; Canadian veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress that music has saved from suicide; autistic girls who have formed a rock band; survivors of cancer and stroke for whom music has been an integral part of their medical healing protocol; and homeless youth for whom music is their lifeline.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Isabelle Raynauld
Screenplay & Story
Isabelle Raynauld
Original Title
Tuning the Brain with Music
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Isabelle Raynauld

Screenplay & Story

Isabelle Raynauld

Department Leadership Roster

Isabelle Raynauld

Writer

Isabelle Raynauld

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuning the Brain with Music

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What is Tuning the Brain with Music about?

Where does music live in the human brain? How and in what form, does a sound, a song, a musical piece become an embedded emotion, image, memory or unforgettable melody? How and why does music succeed, often very quickly, in transforming the physiology and neural connections of the human brain, from a baby in gestation to our last breath? Tuning the Brain with Music is a documentary film that introduces us to the spectacular transformative powers that music has on the plasticity and anatomy of the human brain in a sustainable way. The stories at the heart of the film are many and varied: there are premature babies who in intensive care units are appeased by music therapy sessions; Canadian veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress that music has saved from suicide; autistic girls who have formed a rock band; survivors of cancer and stroke for whom music has been an integral part of their medical healing protocol; and homeless youth for whom music is their lifeline.

Who directed Tuning the Brain with Music?

Tuning the Brain with Music was directed by Isabelle Raynauld.

Who stars in Tuning the Brain with Music?

The principal cast of Tuning the Brain with Music includes Anne-Marie Cadieux, Ellen David.

When was Tuning the Brain with Music released and how long is it?

Tuning the Brain with Music was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tuning the Brain with Music?

Tuning the Brain with Music holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).