| Out of My Mind | |
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| Directed by | Amber Sealey |
| Written by | Daniel Stiepleman |
| Based on | Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper |
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| Cinematography | Noah Greenberg |
| Edited by | Jacob Craycroft |
| Music by | Linda Perry |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
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Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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 and Judith Light.
Premise[edit]
Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonverbal wheelchair user who has photographic memory. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody Brooks
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Diane
- Luke Kirby as Chuck
- Judith Light as Mrs. V.
- Michael Chernus as Mr. Dimming
- Courtney Taylor as Dr. Katherine Post
- Emily Mitchell as Penny Brooks[3]
- Christian Rose as Paul
- David Klein as Production Assistant
Production[edit]
In April 2015, it was reported that the novel will be adapted to screen with producer Dan Angel.[4] In May 2022, it was reported that a film adaptation of the novel Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper is in development for Disney+ with Daniel Stiepleman as screenwriter, Amber Sealey as director and Phoebe-Rae Taylor set to star.[5][6] In July 2022, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby and Judith Light was cast in the leading roles alongside Taylor. Production began in Toronto later that month.[3] It is one of the last films to be produced by Participant before the company was shuttered on April 16, 2024.[7]
Release[edit]
The film premiered in the Family Matinee section at the Sundance Film Festival,[8] on January 19, 2024, where it received two standing ovations from the audience.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Out of My Mind". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Out of My Mind". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 18, 2022). "Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby & Judith Light Among 5 Cast In 'Out Of My Mind' Disney+ Movie Adaptation".
- ^ McNary, Dave (April 27, 2015). "Sharon Draper's 'Out of My Mind' YA Novel Set for Movie Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ 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".
- ^ "Best-Seller 'Out of My Mind' Being Adapted as a Disney+ Film". May 4, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Out of My Mind at the Sundance Film Festival
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston Praises 'Out of My Mind' as "Special Film" as Sundance Pic Earns Two Standing Ovations". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 January 2024.
