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      • The movie is based on the book Clouds: A Memoir written by Laura Sobiech, Zach's mom, who is portrayed by Neve Campbell. She began writing the book three weeks after Zach passed away, completing it 12 weeks later.
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  2. The film is based on the life of teenager Zach Sobiech, who sadly passed away in 2013, with the memoir Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered a Mom's Small Prayer in a Big Way - written by...

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    Movie: Clouds (Based on the book Clouds: How God Answered a Mom’s Small Prayer in a Big Way) Rating: PG-13 Genre: Musical, Drama, Biopic Age suggested : 13 and up Release Date: *This was going to be a theatrical release but Disney Plus obtained it during theater closures and released it in October* Streaming Service: Disney+ Themes: Grief, mortalit...

    Clouds tells the story of Zach Sobiech, a teenager who is given a terminal diagnosis of cancer. Upon learning this, he must determine what is most important in his life. Based on a true story (and the memoir written by his mother), Clouds takes you on a musical journey through grief, friendship, and purpose. If you are a fan of pop music, John Gree...

    –Why Watch Clouds-

    Although the movie can be a difficult watch, there is no doubt that this is a beautiful story. The relationships between friends, family, and significant others all combine for such an emotional, beautiful, journey. On top of this, the music (which is based on the actual music of Zach Sobiech) is absolutely wonderful.

    -Is Clouds appropriate?-

    There is some mild language and a non-nudity make out scene. Ultimately, if your kid can withstand the heaviness and brutality of a teen dealing with cancer, then yes, this is a great movie to watch with your teens. It is probably best to watch it alongside younger teens and walk them through what is happening but you know your kids best. There’s lots of room for great conversations here!

    -Plot/Story of Clouds-

    Clouds sends you on an incredible journey and is able to convey the bold reality of cancer while also maintaining a levity of joy. It does not stray away from the gritty, painful and difficult parts of cancer but it also shows you how Zach and his family still shared humor and love. While the plot isn’t perfect and the story isn’t without it’s sensationalized moments, it’s so touching that it doesn’t matter. And as a huge plus, his family approves of and is helping promote the movie. So we kn...

    Because these characters are based on real people, there is a certain gravitas to each of them. All of the actors played their roles wonderfully, which is especially impressive to the difficult nature of the film. Sabrina Carpenter and Fina Argus were absolutely perfect picks because of their ability to play dramatic characters and have great singi...

    What was your favorite song from the movie? What did you like about it?
    Zach had to learn to reprioritize his life very quickly. If you were to reprioritize your life, what would your top 3 priorities be?
    Zach consistently uses comedy to deflect difficult topics/comments. When faced with difficult topics, how do you react?
    If you could only go on one more vacation with your family, where would you go?

    -The above video is the first in a series of documentaries made on Zach. -You can find out more about his story and DONATE to his osteosarcoma fund right here. -Hear his family and friends reflect a little on the movie before it’s release here. And find the updated book by his mom here.

  3. Oct 18, 2020 · The film is an adaptation of the memoir Laura Sobiech, Zach’s mother, wrote after his passing. In fact, Baldoni consistently checked-in with the family to see what they thought of the script so that he could remain an advocate for how they wanted Zach’s story portrayed on-screen.

  4. Sep 10, 2020 · In the new Disney+ original movie “Clouds,” premiering on Friday, October 16, the world will be inspired once again by Zach’s musical legacy and his story about the resilience of the human spirit. Directed by Justin Baldoni, the movie is based on the book “Clouds: A Memoir” by Zach’s mother, Laura Sobiech.

  5. Sep 22, 2020 · The Clouds arriving next month is based on the book “Clouds: A Memoirwritten by Zach’s mother, Laura Sobiech. Here’s how Disney describes it: Inspired by an incredible true story, “Clouds” is a poignant and beautiful look at the heartbreaking duality of life and a testament to what can happen when you start to live as if each day ...

  6. Oct 16, 2020 · The director made good on his promise seven years later with the release of Clouds, which is based on the memoir written by Sobiech's mother Laura Sobiech.