Gilbert Gottfried Revisits Aladdin's Iago in 'Life Animated'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 22, 2016

Gilbert Gottfried talks about the documentary “Life, Animated,” which tells the story of Owen Suskind, son of writer Ron Suskind. Owen has autism and first began to communicate with his father by connecting with the characters in Disney movies. Gilbert, who voiced Iago the parrot in "Aladdin," comments on his role in the film. He'll also talk about recording the 100th episode of his "Amazing Colossal Podcast."  

Event: "Life Animated" will be screened at the Montclair Film Festival on Friday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellmont Theater (5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ). The screening will be followed by Q&A with Director Roger Ross Williams, Gilbert Gottfried and subjects Owen, Walt, Cornelia, and Ron Suskind, moderated by Stephen Colbert. To watch the trailer, visit the film's website. 

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