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Out of My Mind (film)

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Out of My Mind
Release poster
Directed byAmber Sealey
Screenplay byDaniel Stiepleman
Based onOut of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNoah Greenberg
Edited byJacob Craycroft
Music byLinda Perry
Production
companies
Distributed byDisney+
Release dates
  • January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19) (Sundance)
  • November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22) (United States)
Running time
102 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Out of My Mind is a 2024 American coming-of-age drama film based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Sharon M. Draper. It is directed by Amber Sealey and written by Daniel Stiepleman. The film stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor (in her screen debut), Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Judith Light, and Jennifer Aniston.

The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, and was released on Disney+ on November 22, 2024.

Premise

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Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a non speaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy and a photographic memory. With the help of some assistive technology and her friends and the adults around her, Melody is a little more independent.[2]

Cast

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Production

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In April 2015, it was reported that a film adaptation of Sharon Draper's novel Out of My Mind was in development at EveryWhere Studios and Gotham Group.[5] In May 2022, it was reported that the film was in development for Disney+ by Disney Branded Television with Daniel Stiepleman as screenwriter, Amber Sealey as director and Phoebe-Rae Taylor set to star.[6][7] In July 2022, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby and Judith Light were cast in the leading roles alongside Taylor. Production began in Toronto later that month.[4] It is one of the last films to be produced by Participant before the company was shuttered on April 16, 2024.[8]

Release

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The film premiered in the Family Matinee section at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival,[9] on January 19, 2024, where it received two standing ovations from the audience.[10][11] This was followed by its New York premiere at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on November 19, 2024, presented by ReelAbilities.[12] It was released on Disney+ on November 22, 2024.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Out of My Mind". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Out of My Mind". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ McArdle, Tommy (October 4, 2024). "Jennifer Aniston Voices Inner Monologue of 6th Grader with Cerebral Palsy in Out of My Mind Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 18, 2022). "Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby & Judith Light Among 5 Cast In 'Out Of My Mind' Disney+ Movie Adaptation".
  5. ^ McNary, Dave (April 27, 2015). "Sharon Draper's 'Out of My Mind' YA Novel Set for Movie Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  6. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (May 4, 2022). "'Out Of My Mind' Film Adaptation In The Works At Disney+ With Newcomer To Star, Amber Sealey To Direct". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ Knolle, Sharon (May 4, 2022). "Best-Seller 'Out of My Mind' Being Adapted as a Disney+ Film". TheWrap.
  8. ^ Donnelly, Matt (2024-04-16). "Participant Shutting Down Operations After 20 Years: Film Studio Was Behind Oscar Winners 'Spotlight,' 'Green Book' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (6 December 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ^ Out of My Mind at the Sundance Film Festival
  11. ^ "Jennifer Aniston Praises 'Out of My Mind' as "Special Film" as Sundance Pic Earns Two Standing Ovations". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Out of My Mind".
  13. ^ "'Out Of My Mind' Official Trailer And Key Art Released Ahead Of World Cerebral Palsy Day". Disney+. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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