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3/08/17
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WTTW: Family’s Journey Told in Oscar-Nominated Documentary

By JCC Chicago

When Owen Suskind was 3 years old, he was a playful, talkative and energetic toddler. But suddenly, he changed dramatically. Eventually Owen was diagnosed with autism. But his story takes a unique turn when his family finds a way to connect with him through his passion for Disney stories. Those films and books helped Owen come out of his shell.

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