The sessions [videorecording] / written and directed by Ben Lewin.
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FilmPublisher number: 2283159 | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment2283160 | 20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: English, Spanish Publication details: [United States] : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2013]Edition: [English, French or Spanish dialogue version]Description: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Cast: Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, John Hawkes.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.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Sessions | Available | 33111007431410 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A 38-year-old man who has spent most of his life in an iron lung enlists the help of a sexual surrogate in order to lose his virginity in this drama starring Oscar-nominated actor John Hawkes and inspired by the life of poet/journalist Mark O'Brien. With the support of an unconventional priest (William H. Macy) and a devoted team of caretakers, the virginal writer hires a compassionate sex surrogate (Helen Hunt), who finds her life profoundly transformed by their tender sessions. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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.