Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials

Title:

The sessions [videorecording (DVD)] = La thérapie / Fox Searchlight pictures presents in association with Such Much Films and Rhino Films a film by Ben Lewin ; produced by Judi Levine, Stephen Nemeth, Ben Lewin ; written for the screen and directed by Ben Lewin.

Edition:

Widescreen [version].

Publisher, Date:

Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2013]

Description:

1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

3/4 in.

Summary:

Paralyzed and confined to an iron lung since childhood, poet-journalist Mark O'Brien has overcome adversity time and time again. But now, at age 38, he faces his toughest challenge yet: losing his virginity. With the help of a beautiful therapist, a sympathetic priest, and his own unbridled sense of optimism and humor, Mark embarks on an extraordinary personal journey to discover the wondrous pleasures that make life worth living.

Target Audience Note:

Rating: R; for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue.

CHV rating: 18A

Subjects:

First sexual experiences -- Drama.

Therapist and patient -- Drama.

Sex surrogates -- Drama.

People with disabilities -- Sexual behavior -- Drama.

Feature films.

Biographical films.

Other Author:

Lewin, Ben.