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Music Within (2007) | Slate

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Rated 6.5 on TMDB

Music Within

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

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.

Released: 2007
Runtime: 1h 34m
Rated: R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

Steven Sawalich

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Mark Andrew OlsenWriter

Bret McKinneyWriter

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Ron LivingstonRichard Pimentel
Melissa GeorgeChristine
Michael SheenArt Honeyman

Marion RossGrandma
Clint JungRichard's Dad
Ridge CanipeYoung Richard
Rebecca De MornayRichard's Mom
Janssen Van De YachtToddler Richard

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