Animated Quote by Roger Ross Williams
![“I wasn't that much of a Disney buff growing up, but I love the mystical and magical nature of Peter Pan, and I have connected with that character through Owen [Suskind] in making this film ["Life, Animated"].” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b2/roger-ross-williams-5118_animated_i-wasn-t-that-much-of-a-disney-buff-grow_3110388.jpg)
“I wasn't that much of a Disney buff growing up, but I love the mystical and magical nature of Peter Pan, and I have connected with that character through Owen [Suskind] in making this film ["Life, Animated"].”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Life, Animated (2016)
Finding personal identity through shared myths can heal trauma.
In simple terms: Myths help heal trauma.
Key Takeaway
Use stories for healing.
Themes
identity
myth
healing
creativity
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
documentary
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- educational workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
psychology
film studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What myth resonates with your story?
- How can you apply its lessons?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex experiences.
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![“Toward the end of the film ['Life, Animated'] we see 'The Sidekicks Story,' and that is a story that Owen drew himself. We took that style, which is decidedly different from Disney animation, and used it as a basis. It's a 'two-dimensional' hand drawn animated form, so I went to this company in…” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fc/roger-ross-williams-5118_animated_toward-the-end-of-the-film-life-animated_3129911.jpg)
![“[Peter Pan] has never broken his terrible habit of eavesdropping. So, maybe that wasn't the rustle of pages you heard while this story lasted, but Peter Pan himself, listening in. In exchanged for a story of yours, he might show you his most prized possession: James Hooks' map of Neverland. In…” quote by Geraldine McCaughrean](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f31/geraldine-mccaughrean-19228_broken_peter-pan-has-never-broken-his-terrible_73491.jpg)
![“I both didn't know Owen [Suskind] beforehand and didn't have any connection to the autistic community. But Owen wasn't really a problem, because he participated in the writing of the book and wanted people to see him as he truly is. As far as the cameras, Owen lives in the moment and the cameras…” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b3/roger-ross-williams-5118_autistic_i-both-didn-t-know-owen-suskind-beforeha_133749.jpg)
![“Marylata [ Elton] introduced me to Hans Zimmer. Hans tapped me [to] work on songs for DreamWorks' animated features. I arranged Elton John's opening main title for The Road to El Dorado, I played guitars on Shrek for Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell, I co-produced "I Can See Clearly Now" for…” quote by Danny Jacob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/abe/danny-jacob-65582_animated_marylata-elton-introduced-me-to-hans-zim_12635.jpg)
