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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 InfoBeverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, ©2013.
Description1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
First sexual experiences--Drama.
Therapist and patient--Drama.
Sex surrogates--Drama.
People with disabilities--Sexual behavior --Drama.
Other author/creatorNemeth, Stephen.
Other author/creatorLevine, Judi.
Other author/creatorLewin, Ben, 1946-
Other author/creatorHawkes, John, 1959-
Other author/creatorHunt, Helen, 1963-
Other author/creatorMacy, William H., 1950-
Other author/creatorBloodgood, Moon.
Other author/creatorFox Searchlight Pictures.
Other author/creatorSuch Much Films (Firm)
Other author/creatorRhino Films.
Other author/creatorTwentieth 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 noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 2012.
General noteSpecial features: John Hawkes becomes Mark O'Brien; Helen Hunt as the sex surrogate; the women who loved Mark O'Brien.
CreditsMusic: 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 detailsDVD.
LanguageEnglish, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
LanguageEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Awards noteWINNER: Audience Award Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival 2012
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formVideo recordings for people with visual disabilities.
UPC 024543831594
UPC 024543831600
Publisher number2283159 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Publisher number2283160 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

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