ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic explora tion of music&rsquo\;s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deep est parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles th e astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camer a reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its heali ng power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.
\nTh is stirring documentary follows numerous visionaries in healthcare includi ng social worker Dan Cohen\, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & amp\; Memory\, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstr ate music&rsquo\;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 l oved ones\, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including reno wned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain)\, healthcare visionaries Dr. Bill Thomas\, Dr. Al Powers\, Naomi Fiel\, and musician Bobby McFerrin (&ldquo\;Don&rsquo\;t W orry\, Be Happy&rdquo\;).
\nAn uplifting cinematic exploration of mu sic and the mind\, ALIVE INSIDE&rsquo\;s inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming\, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival\, where it won the Audience Award.
\nhttps://theoceancountylib rary.libnet.info/event/17373706 URL;VALUE=URI:https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/17373706 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR