The sessions
The sessions [videorecording] /
written and directed by Ben Lewin.
- [English, French or Spanish dialogue version].
- [United States] : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2013]
- 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. Special features: John Hawkes becomes Mark O'Brien; Helen Hunt as the sex surrogate; the women who loved Mark O'Brien. Title from web page.
Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, John Hawkes.
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.
Rating: R; for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue CHV rating: 18A.
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital (English, English descriptive audio), Dolby surround (Spanish, French).
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
024543831594 024543831600
2283159 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2283160 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
First sexual experiences--Drama.
People with disabilities--Sexual behavior--Drama.
Sex surrogates--Drama.
Therapist and patient--Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. Special features: John Hawkes becomes Mark O'Brien; Helen Hunt as the sex surrogate; the women who loved Mark O'Brien. Title from web page.
Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, John Hawkes.
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.
Rating: R; for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue CHV rating: 18A.
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital (English, English descriptive audio), Dolby surround (Spanish, French).
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
024543831594 024543831600
2283159 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2283160 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
First sexual experiences--Drama.
People with disabilities--Sexual behavior--Drama.
Sex surrogates--Drama.
Therapist and patient--Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.