"One of the most important documentaries of the year." -Nikola Grozdanovic, The Playlist

"An inspiration and a revelation." -Curtis Ellis, Huffington Post

A joyous cinematic exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity, ALIVE INSIDE chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country living with Alzheimer’s and dementia who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. Following social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory and visiting family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, the filmmaker offers an uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind.

Special Dialogue events:

Friday, September 26, 6:30pm
Skype Q&A with director Michael Rossato-Bennett to follow opening night screening!

Sunday, September 28, 2:30pm
Panel discussion following screening with local experts:
Kelly L. Carlson, MA, MT-BC, West Music
Mercedes Bern-Klug, Associate Professor; Director, UI Aging Studies Program
Kim Hawkins, MS, MT-BC, UIHC