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Temple Grandin / HBO Films presents a Ruby Films production ; a Gerson Saines production ; a Mick Jackson film ; produced by Scott Ferguson ; screenplay by Christopher Monger and William Merritt Johnson ; directed by Mick Jackson.
DVD is based on the books "Emergence" by Temple Grandin and Margaret Scariano, and "Thinking in pictures" by Temple Grandin. Special features: The making of Temple Grandin; audio commentary with Dr. Temple Grandin, director Mick Jackson, and writer Christopher Monger. Distributed by Warner Home Video. The film’s page on the HBO website contains excerpts and links to autism and animal welfare sites. See the foot of this record for the link. "'Temple Grandin' paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism at a time when it was still quite unknown. The film chronicles Temple's early diagnosis; her turbulent growth and development during her school years; the enduring support she received from her mother and aunt and science teacher; and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behaviour." - Back cover. "'Temple Grandin' paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism at a time when it was still quite unknown. The film chronicles Temple's early diagnosis; her turbulent growth and development during her school years; the enduring support she received from her mother and aunt and science teacher; and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behaviour." - Back cover.