Music Within (2007)

Director:

Steven Sawalich

Writers:

Bret McKinney (written by) &
Mark Andrew Olsen (written by) ...

Genre:

Biography | Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Experience a movie that will make you believe anyone can change the world.

Plot:

The true story of Richard Pimentel, a brilliant public speaker with a troubled past, who returns from Vietnam severely hearing -impaired and finds a new purpose in his landmark efforts on the behalf of Americans with disabilities.

Plot Keywords:

Disability | Vietnam | Friendship | Physical Disability | Bomb

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 22	4:00 PM	TMC
Fri. Nov. 27	11:35 AM	TMC

Cast

Clint Jung	...	Richard's Dad
Marion Ross	...	Grandma
Rebecca De Mornay	...	Richard's Mom
Janssen Van De Yacht	...	Toddler Richard
Ridge Canipe	...	Young Richard
Paul Michael	...	Joe
John Livingston	...	Mr. Parks
TyZhaun Lewis	...	Aaron
Ron Livingston	...	Richard
Arlene Ancheta	...	Chinese Restaurant Owner
Linda Burden-Williams	...	Bambi
Hector Elizondo	...	Dr. Padrow
Joel Bryant	...	Sergeant Taylor
Kevin Sage	...	PFC Sage
Brett Donowho	...	McMahon

MPAA:

Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug content.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Company:

Articulus Entertainment

Goofs:

Anachronisms: While in Vietnam, the main character and others are seen wearing the subdued 101st Airborne division patch, which had not yet been designed and was not allowed for wear until nearly 20 years after the film takes place. Interestingly, the correct full-color patch is more readily available today.

Movie Connections:

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Soundtrack:

Stuck in the Middle with You

A Must See

Funny, Gripping, Heart Breaking... This movie has all the elements of Human Nature, both good and bad, and brings them to the Audience in a poignant way. Rich & Art, through their stubbornness and friendship, show that with enough determination 2 people can make a difference. Anyone who has or knows anyone with a disability should appreciate what these 2 men have done for the fellow human being. It also shows what obstacles people with disabilities face and the stigmatizing affects that go with it. It breaks down some barriers of the prejudices that follow the disability community. The Soundtrack is just awesome especially for those of us that remember those times in the 60's & 70's. Top rate acting from some top rate actors.