DVD
Temple Grandin
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN, OSH)
Languages
In English or Spanish, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Performers
Claire Danes, Catherine O'Hara, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn.
Publication Information
[Hollywood, CA] : HBO Home Entertainment ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, c2010.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
TV-PG.
Summary
Temple Grandin paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism at a time when it was still quite unknown. The film chronicles Temple's early diagnosis; her turbulent growth and development during her school years; the enduring support she received from her mother, aunt, and her science teacher; and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behavior.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the books "Emergence" by Temple Grandin and Margaret Scariano and "Thinking in pictures" by Temple Grandin.
Originally broadcast on HBO in 2010.
Special features: The making of Temple Grandin ; audio commentary with Dr. Temple Grandin, director Mick Jackson, and writer Christopher Monger.