The Brain That Sings

Movie · Documentary · Special Interest

The Brain That Sings follows the journey of two Autistic boys in the UAE, 19-year-old Mohammed and 6-year-old Khalifa and their progression through three months of music therapy, which has previously proved some success in modifying behavioral issues in autism. We explore the cultural stigma associated with having a special needs child in the Arab world and the issues the families face when they plan for the future of these children.

2015 · 1h 1m
Starring Fahd Bin Al Shaikh, Dr. Douglas Daniel Gould, Dr. Hussain Ali Maseeh
Director Amal Al-Agroobi

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Cast & Crew

  • F‌B
    Fahd Bin Al Shaikh
    Self
  • D‌D
    Dr. Douglas Daniel Gould
    Self
  • D‌H
    Dr. Hussain Ali Maseeh
    Self
  • D‌M
    Dr. Maryam Mohammed Matar
    Self
  • F‌M
    Fauzia Mohammed
    Self
  • K‌A
    Khalifa Al-Ali
    Self
  • M‌T
    Marion Tennant
    Self
  • M‌A
    Mohammed Al-Tamimi
    Self
  • M‌M
    Mumtaz Mohammed Sharif
    Self
  • S‌A
    Saleh Al-Tamimi
    Self
  • S‌A
    Sanaa Al-Tamimi
    Self

About

The Brain That Sings

Documentary

The Brain That Sings follows the journey of two Autistic boys in the UAE, 19-year-old Mohammed and 6-year-old Khalifa and their progression through three months of music therapy, which has previously proved some success in modifying behavioral issues in autism. We explore the cultural stigma associated with having a special needs child in the Arab world and the issues the families face when they plan for the future of these children.

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Studio
ALAGROOBI Films
Released
2015
Run Time
1 hr 1 min
Rated
TV-G

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Arabic, English
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Arabic (United Arab Emirates)

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