Today’s Man, a film by Lizzie Gottlieb, tells the story of Nicky Gottlieb, a child of extraordinary talents and odd behavior, who has grown into a young man who does not quite fit into the world. At the age of 21, Nicky is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a high functioning form of Autism. The film follows Nicky as he struggles to leave the safety of his family home, in order to find a job and a place in the world. Today’s Man is both a personal family drama and a deep exploration of a fascinating, perplexing disorder.
For more information about the film, visit: www.orchardpictures.com/todaysman
Lizzie,
I loved the film! I have told everyone at school about it but now it isn’t being shown anymore in Boston. It really is a gem- just straightforward and charming.
Having worked with students who have Asperger’s and other ’spectrum disorders’, I found your brother to be very funny. In my experience, most of these guys actually get to be LESS eccentric as they get older, as long as they stay employed and are pushed. In fact, my best friend’s brother who was a holy terror as a child, has been working in the aerospace field for more than 10 years now and he really seems almost typical.
I hope that we get to see the film again here!
Emily Prince
Way to go—-you hit one out of the ball-park on this one. Can’t wait to get my copy. This film has and will bless many lives!!! Brenda