Based on the writings by its title subject \, HBO Films&rsquo\; Temple Grandin is an engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became\, through timely mentoring and sheer forc e of will\, one of America&rsquo\;s most remarkable success stories. With a tour de force performance by Claire Danes in the title role\, the film c hronicles Grandin&rsquo\;s early beginnings as a child diagnosed with auti sm\; her turbulent growth and development during her school years\; and th e enduring support she received from her mother\, her aunt and her science teacher. Against all odds\, Temple eventually transitioned into a highly- functional\, esteemed inventor in the cattle industry\, which she revoluti onized with her scientific research and designs. This visually inventive f ilm offers stunning insights into Grandin&rsquo\;s world\, taking the audi ence inside her mind with a series of snapshot images that trace her self- perceptions and journey from childhood through young adulthood to the begi nning of her career\, and beyond. 108 min (NR).
\nThis film is made available through Access Video on Demand\, a streaming service available t o all Ocean County Library card holders.
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