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"Finding Dory" Is About Finding And Believing In Yourself

DETROIT (WWJ) - What comes to mind when you hear the words "Finding Dory?" I ask because it can mean lots of different things to lots of different people.

"Finding Dory" is actually a story about finding and believing in yourself. It focuses on the little blue tang, Dory - whom audiences first fell in love with in "Finding Nemo." Dory has short term memory loss and, after becoming separated from her parents, she "just keeps swimming" until one day, about a year later, something happens that triggers her memory. That incident leads to a life-changing experience for Dory and her new family, Marlin and Nemo.

Once Dory remembers her parents, the three embark on a journey that takes them from one end of the ocean to the other. They're heading to California's Marine Life Institute, a rehabilitation center and aquarium. It goes without saying that a trip like that would be challenging, to say the least, but for three little fish who only have a vague idea of where they're going - including one little fish who can't remember much - it's almost a formidable task.

As mentioned earlier, "Finding Dory" is a story about finding yourself and also about believing in yourself. It's also an excellent story about friendship and not giving up. Even though Dory is hard on herself because problems with her memory lead to self-doubt, her friends/family believe in her and constantly offer encouragement. With this kind of support system, it helps Dory to "just keep swimming" towards her goal.

Talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is the voice of Dory. Albert Brooks is Marlin and 12-year-old Hayden Rolence voices Nemo.

If you're looking for a family-friendly film with a positive message, Disney-Pixar's "Finding Dory" is one movie you'll definitely want to see.

See you at the movies!

Be sure to tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 every Friday for my weekly look at the movies with Midday Anchor Jackie Paige.

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