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Alive Inside

"Music is the strongest form of magic"

January 18, 2014 1h 14m 7.5/10 (80 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Alive Inside is a documentary film. directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Oliver Sacks and Bobby McFerrin

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 18, 2014 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (80 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Impact Partners
  • Artemis Rising

Frequently Asked Questions

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 aw...

Who directed Alive Inside?

Alive Inside was directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett.

How long is Alive Inside?

Alive Inside has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was Alive Inside released?

Alive Inside was released on January 18, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Alive Inside?

The main cast of Alive Inside includes Oliver Sacks, Bobby McFerrin.