Today's Man
MovieTitle | Today's Man |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Jan 1, 2006 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Lizzie Gottlieb |
Production country | US |
Run time | 53 min. |
A sister's search to understand her brother's strange and extraordinary life. Today's Man tells the story of Nicky Gottlieb - who has grown from a genius child into a young man who doesn't quite fit in the world. At the age of 21 he is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - a high functioning form of Autism. The film follows Nicky as he struggles to leave the safety of his family's home and find his place in the world. It is both a personal exploration of a family drama, and a broader effort understand of this fascinating, mysterious disorder.