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Out of My Mind

2024PG1h 47m7.8 / 10

Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.

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Checked Sep 2, 2026

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Synopsis

Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.

More about Out of My Mind

Cast

Phoebe-Rae TaylorMelody Brooks
Rosemarie DeWittDiane
Luke KirbyChuck
Michael ChernusMr. Dimming
Courtney TaylorDr. Katherine Ray
Judith LightMrs. V.
Emily MitchellPenny Brooks
Nylan ParthipanCarl

Credits

Directed by
Amber Sealey
Written by
Daniel Stiepleman, Sharon M. Draper

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Big BeachUnited States
  • EveryWhere StudiosUnited States
  • ParticipantUnited States

Themes

based on novel or bookbullyingcerebral palsycoming of agefitting inmiddle schoolnon-verbalperserverance