Music Within (2007)

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.

Director:

Steven Sawalich

Writers:

Bret McKinney, Mark Andrew Olsen,

Stars:

Clint Jung, Melissa George, Ron Livingston

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clint Jung	...	Richard's Dad
Melissa George	...	Christine
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

Storyline

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...

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Plot Keywords:

disability | public speaker | restaurant | drug overdose | explosion | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

La voz del interior

Filming Locations:

Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$52,744 (USA) (26 October 2007)

Gross:

$153,205 (USA) (30 November 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Articulus Entertainment, Quorum Entertainment, The Music Within LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The novel 'Rising Sun', by Michael Crichton, not published until 1992, is in the bookcase next to Richard as he speaks to Art who has just proofread the manuscript of Windmills. Pimentel wrote the Windmills manuscript in 1980.

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Quotes

[Richard has given Art his manual to read and is nervously hovering in the next room]
Richard: What page are you on now?
Art: I'm on page shut the fuck up.
[after a minute, Richard tries to quietly open the door]
Art: I've got CP, I'm not deaf!

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

"Rebellious Youth, No Regrets"
Written by Simon Heselev
Performed by Simon Heselev

User Reviews

An emotional roller-coaster that hits all notes

Wow - I saw this movie at the Dallas Int Movie Festival. It was the Audience Award Winner. This movie had everything. It made me laugh and cry (tried to hide it since Im a grown man). The story was great and really dived in to exploring the main character. Ron Livingston was exceptional. I knew little about the disability act, so this movie really enlightened me to the hardships that disabled people have to go through. We met the director after the movie ... young guy who is going to have a bright career. You have got to see this movie. I see at least 5 movies a week and have not seen a more moving story in a long time. The roller-coaster of emotion was overwhelming. The scene at the end going back to the restaurant ws especially moving.