PRESS AND REVIEWS

  • Intelligent Lives

    People Magazine Oct 25, 2019

    Chris Cooper and wife Marianne Leone open up about fighting for their late son Jesse, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, to attend public school in the new documentary Intelligent Lives

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  • Intelligent Lives

    Hollywood Reporter Sep 19, 2018

    This is a topic that demands attention, and Intelligent Lives is a film that demands to be seen.

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  • Intelligent Lives

    Movie Nation Sep 18, 2018

    “Intelligent Lives” is invaluable at reminding us of the speed of change, once such change is recognized and accepted as necessary

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    America ReFramed Oct 16, 2019

    Chris Cooper and Marianne Leone Cooper sit down with WGBH for a day to discuss their inspiration behind co-producing Intelligent Lives.

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  • Who Cares About Kelsey?

    Education Week Oct 5, 2013

    Who cares about Kelsey? Just about everyone who meets her. And for the students who relate to her life, she cares about them, too.

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  • Including Samuel

    Good Morning America Jul 24, 2013

    A very, very riveting film. 

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  • Including Samuel

    NPR's All Things Considered Mar 19, 2007

    Dan Habib's documentary Including Samuel shows the benefits and challenges of combining disabled children with mainstream children in activities and classrooms.

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  • Including Samuel

    Washington Post Nov 13, 2007

    In the film, we learn that in many ways, Samuel is much like any other 7-year-old. He likes hot dogs and tee ball, and is debating between careers as an astronaut or a race car driver. Like a good New Englander, Samuel roots for the Boston Red Sox, and he loves watching games with his big brother, Isaiah, 11.

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