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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. 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. 

  • Year
    2014
  • Runtime
    78 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    2014
  • Rating
    Not Rated
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    Sundance Film Festival 2014 Audience Award
  • Note
    Documentary
  • Director
    Michael Rossato-Bennett
  • Screenwriter
    Michael Rossato-Bennett
  • Producer
    Regina K. Scully, Michael Rossato-Bennett, Alexandra McDougald
  • Executive Producer
    Dan Cogan, Daniel E. Catullo, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Regina K. Scully, Michael Rossato-Bennett, Eric J. Bertrand, Ben Spivak, Limore Shur
  • Cast
    Oliver Sacks, Bobby McFerrin
  • Cinematographer
    Shachar Langlev
  • Editor
    David Zieff, Manuel Tsingaris, Michael Rossato-Bennett, Jeff Pinilla, Mark Demolar