Disney+ recently released a trailer for its new original movie that will stream exclusively beginning on November 22. The trailer for ‘Out of My Mind’ came out just in time to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, an international day of awareness for this often misunderstood condition. The movie follows the experiences of a young girl living with cerebral palsy.
‘Out of My Mind’ Explores the Cerebral Palsy Experience
The movie ‘Out of My Mind’ is based on the book of the same name. Written by Sharon M. Draper, the middle-grade novel was published in 2010. It won several awards and topped many lists of best books. It was on the New York Times bestseller list for nine weeks.
‘Out of My Mind’ is about Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy. Melody is non-verbal, has mobility issues, and struggles to communicate with others, but her mind is sharp. Because of her physical limitations, Melody lives with the daily frustrations of people underestimating her. She is not given the same opportunities or education as other kids her age.
Melody’s life begins to change when she gets a communication device and a young teacher recognizes her natural abilities. The teacher begins an inclusion program to allow special needs students like Melody to participate in standard education classes. Her life changes as new opportunities arise, and she finds her voice.
About Cerebral Palsy and World Cerebral Palsy Day
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that develops in infancy or in very early childhood. It results from abnormalities in the brain that affect its ability to control muscles and movement. Some people with CP have mild disabilities, while others are more severely affected.
Cerebral palsy can affect mobility, speech, and the ability to swallow. It can cause seizures, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and many associated conditions, like mental illness, behavior disorders, and vision or hearing loss.
CP has no cure, but it isn’t progressive. Treatments and therapies help children live with cerebral palsy and transition to adulthood. Many people with cerebral palsy have average or above-average intelligence and live independently.
World Cerebral Palsy Day has been celebrated in October since 2012 to bring awareness to this most common movement related disorder of childhood. Children like Melody are often misunderstood because they don’t move or speak like other kids. They are at risk for discrimination and may not be given the same opportunities as other children. Awareness efforts and movies like ‘Out of My Mind’ help people understand the condition and those who live with it.
The trailer for ‘Out of My Mind’ is available now and the film premieres November 22 on Disney+.
