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

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.

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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

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 27 October 2007 (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Killing Time"
Written by Crit Harmon
Performed by Tim Gearon

User Reviews

The "Real" Story Behind the Disability Rights Movement

Having been a part of the disability community in Washington, DC for twenty years, I can say that this movie is truly remarkable in how it portrays my history and the history of my friends, family members, and the disability community as a whole. This is the history of another civil rights movement. It fairly and accurately provides a brief look at who we as a community are and what drove us to evolve and push for the playing field to be leveled just enough so that people who are blind, Deaf, have CP, or some other disability can actually go to a restaurant and eat pancakes on our birthday...

Ron Livingston oh-so accurately portrays Richard Pimentel's passion and anger as he struggles with his own life and as he learns how to channel that passion to begin making a difference, not only for himself, but for all people. Mr. Livingston also manages to reflect Richard's manner; his facial expressions, his speech, and especially his "stage presence."

Michael Sheen, who portrays Art Honeyman, draws the audience in and makes us all believe that he has CP. His ability to do this, to really become Art, should certainly earn him an Oscar.

I would highly recommend that everyone see this very entertaining and thought-provoking movie.