Special Screenings of Autism Documentary “Life, Animated” for People on the Spectrum

Posted on August 16, 2016 at 10:56 pm

The award-winning documentary “Life, Animated” tells the story of Owen Suskind, a young man with autism, who used Disney movies to teach himself how to understand and communicate with other people. Regal Cinemas will have a special screening for those who need quieter environment in 30 cities around the country on August 27, 2016. This special one-day national screening date is part of Regal’s My Way Matinee screening series, featuring a sensory friendly screening environment to support those on the autism spectrum and their families.

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