Phenomenon Featurette | Clouds | Disney+
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Editorial Summary
This featurette tells the story of Zach Sobiezek, a seventeen year old from Lakeland, Minnesota, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Facing a terminal prognosis, Zach turned to songwriting as a way to process his emotions and leave a lasting connection with his loved ones. He expressed a desire to ensure a part of himself would live on through his music after his passing. The video highlights how his song titled Clouds gained significant popularity, including a celebrity music video on YouTube. Following his death, the song reached number one on the charts and helped raise money for his osteosarcoma fund. The creator of the documentary series featured in the video describes how Zach's music touched people from all walks of life. The film concludes by reflecting on Zach's legacy of love and music, emphasizing his message that individuals do not need to face death to begin truly living.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
my name is zach soviet i'm 17 years old and i have osteosarcoma i've been told i have a few months to live but i still have a lot of work to do
i want everyone to know you don't have to find out you're dying to start living
his song clouds is how the world got to know zach
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