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Alive inside

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"ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short. [The film] follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones."--aliveinside.us.

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General Note

Originally produced as a documentary motion picture in 2014.
Special features: directors commentary ; deleted scenes ; ask Dan Cohen ; Michael Rossato-Bennett interview ; Alive Inside soundtrack ; theatrical trailer.
Projector Media, The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation and Artemis Rising Foundation in association with Impact Partners, and City Drive Films ; present a Michael Rossato-Bennett film.

Credit Note

Produced by Michael Rossato-Bennett, Alexandra McDougald, Regina K. Scully ; written by Michael Rossato-Bennett ; cinematography, Shachar Langlev ; editors, Michael Rossato-Bennett, Mark Demolar, Manuel Tsingaris, David Zieff ; original score, Itaal Shur.

Performer Note

Featuring Dan Cohen, Dr. William Thomas, Dr. Connie Tomaino, Oliver Sacks, Bobby McFerrin, Samite Mulando [and others].

Summary

"ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short. [The film] follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones."--aliveinside.us.

System Det Note

DVD; NTSC; all regions; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital or 5.1 surround sound.