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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.

20071h 34mRComedy, Drama

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About Music Within

Directors
Steven Sawalich
Cast
Ron Livingston, Melissa George, Michael Sheen, Marion Ross, Clint Jung, Ridge Canipe
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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