Today's Man
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lizzie Gottlieb
- Original Title
- Today's Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
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What is Today's Man about?
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.
Who directed Today's Man?
Today's Man was directed by Lizzie Gottlieb.
Who stars in Today's Man?
The principal cast of Today's Man includes Nicky Gottlieb, Robert Gottlieb, Maria Tucci, Lizzie Gottlieb.
When was Today's Man released and how long is it?
Today's Man was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 53m.