Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory
2014 · Movie · PG · 74 min · ★ 7.6 · 71% critics
In American nursing homes, many older adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia feel isolated and disconnected. This documentary follows a simple approach: using personally meaningful songs to spark recognition, ease distress, and bring moments of joy, while also raising questions about how society cares for aging people.
Also known as Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory
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Details
- Original title
- Alive Inside
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-01-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 71/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (83 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an inspiring, tear-jerking documentary about aging, care, and the surprising comfort of familiar songs; Not for you if you prefer lighter viewing or skeptical takes like Andre the Giant.
Pros: deeply uplifting moments; powerful music connection; sparks empathy and hope | Cons: can feel one-sided; emotional scenes may overwhelm; limited discussion of limits
Themes
- dementia
- alzheimer's disease
- health
- ageism mental health
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Documentary · 2014
Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett