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- Mute or DeafHuman SpiritDisabilityHopesMind and SoulMisfitSocietySocial Misfits more...
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- 20th Century60s70sVietnam War
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Music Within, 2007
English
USA
Profile of Music Within
Music Within can be described as uplifting, bittersweet, and emotional. The plot revolves around being mute or deaf, disabilities, and the human spirit. The main genres are drama and period. In approach, Music Within is serious and realistic. It takes place during the Vietnam War and in the 1960s. It is drawn from a biography and originally a true story. Note that Music Within involves drugs/alcohol and profanity.
Summary of Music Within
Based on a true story, MUSIC WITHIN depicts how one man helped change policies and attitudes toward people with disabilities. Richard Pimentel (Ron Livingston) grew up with an emotionally unstable mother (Rebecca De Mornay) and lost his father in a freak accident, so he turns to public speaking in school to find direction in life and seek the approval and praise he needs. After receiving insightful advice from a public speaking mentor (Hector Elizondo), Richard enlists in the army and serves in Vietnam. He returns with impaired hearing and finds it difficult to get a job. Through friendships with Art (Michael Sheen), who has cerebral palsy, and fellow Vietnam vets with various ailments, Richard finds his calling as an employment placement advocate for those with disabilities. Catching the attention of the state governor, his innovative work leads to a breakthrough opportunity: to write the training program for employers and government agencies to improve conditions, hire, and retain employees with disabilities. His efforts ultimately result in the creation of the congressionally approved Americans with Disabilities Act.
MUSIC WITHIN impeccably fulfills its mission to inform as it entertains, as it seriously explores this sensitive subject but never loses its sense of humor when dealing with the issues. Livingston (OFFICE SPACE) is perfectly cast as Richard; his earnest Everyman style inspires, and his deadpan comic timing adds warmth to a story that showcases how cold people can be. Sheen (THE QUEEN) is a marvel as the brilliant and witty wheelchair-bound Art. Their chemistry is spellbinding and their characters' unique relationship is the heartbeat of this endearing film.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 5 January 2007 |
| Runtime: | 94 min |
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