MUSIC WITHIN
After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.
Credits
Producer / 2nd Unit Director: Brett Donowho
Writers: Bret McKinney, Mark Andrew Olsen, and Kelly Kennemer
Cast: Ron Livingston – Richard Pimentel
Michael Sheen – Art Honeyman
Melissa George – Christine
Hector Elizondo – Ben Padrow
Rebecca De Mornay – Richard’s Mom
Marion Ross – Grandma
Clint Howard – Clerk
AWARDS
Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Best of Festival
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AFI Dallas Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Audience Award Winner
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AFI Dallas Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Star Award
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California Disabled Veterans Alliance – Winner
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Santa Barbara Film Festival
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New Port Beach Film Festival
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Wisconsin Film Festival
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Jerusalem Reframing Reality Film Festival
Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Best of Festival • AFI Dallas Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Audience Award Winner • AFI Dallas Int’l Film Festival – Winner: Star Award • California Disabled Veterans Alliance – Winner • Santa Barbara Film Festival • New Port Beach Film Festival • Wisconsin Film Festival • Jerusalem Reframing Reality Film Festival