The sessions / 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.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, ©2013. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Nemeth, Stephen. |
| Other author/creator | Levine, Judi. |
| Other author/creator | Lewin, Ben, 1946- |
| Other author/creator | Hawkes, John, 1959- |
| Other author/creator | Hunt, Helen, 1963- |
| Other author/creator | Macy, William H., 1950- |
| Other author/creator | Bloodgood, Moon. |
| Other author/creator | Fox Searchlight Pictures. |
| Other author/creator | Such Much Films (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Rhino Films. |
| Other author/creator | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. |
| General note | Special features: John Hawkes becomes Mark O'Brien; Helen Hunt as the sex surrogate; the women who loved Mark O'Brien. |
| Credits | Music: Marco Beltrami ; editor: Lisa Bromwell ; director of photography: Geoffrey Simpson. |
| Cast | Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, John Hawkes. |
| Audience | Rating: R; for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue CHV rating: 18A. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish subtitles. |
| Language | English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Awards note | WINNER: Audience Award Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival 2012 |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
| UPC | 024543831594 |
| UPC | 024543831600 |
| Publisher number | 2283159 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Publisher number | 2283160 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997.2 .S46535 2013 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |