Temple Grandin [videorecording]

About this book

This DVD is an engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and sheer force of will, one of America's most remarkable success stories as a leader in the field of animal husbandry and the humane handling of cattle. Starring Emmy winners Claire Danes (Romeo + Juliet), Julia Ormond (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck), and Emmy nominee Catherine O'Hara (Best in Show), the Emmy Award-winning film 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 (Ormond), aunt (O'Hara), and her science teacher (Strathairn); and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behavior. - Publisher.