Temple Grandin

By: Jackson, Mick.
Publisher: Burbank, CA HBO Films 2010Description: DVD: 109 mins.Rating: PG - Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers.Disc region: Zone 1.Subject(s): AUTISM | BIOGRAPHY | TEMPLE GRANDINSummary: "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, aunt and her science teachers, and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behaviour." - DVD coverReview: This is an interesting chronicle of Temple Grandin's development from her diagnosis of Autism at age 4 through her school years to her professional life working in the humane livestock handling industry and her first participation as a contributor during an Autism conference. I liked….. …the pace of the film as it reflects the pace of Temple’s life, her interactions and actions and her quiet times. …the narrative that is revealing without pity or condemnation; this is simply the way it is. Those who don’t understand Temple and those who are trying to, are all accorded the opportunity to voice their personal slant. The work ethic prejudices of the time and the obstinate refusal to share in Temple’s views are all there. …the importance placed on family and teacher support. …the ending that is forward looking and supportive. Here we see Temple Grandin speaking at a conference explaining how her own development was fundamentally helped by her mother’s insistence that she went to school, that she learnt and applied herself.
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"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, aunt and her science teachers, and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behaviour." - DVD cover

This is an interesting chronicle of Temple Grandin's development from her diagnosis of Autism at age 4 through her school years to her professional life working in the humane livestock handling industry and her first participation as a contributor during an Autism conference.
I liked…..
…the pace of the film as it reflects the pace of Temple’s life, her interactions and actions and her quiet times.
…the narrative that is revealing without pity or condemnation; this is simply the way it is. Those who don’t understand Temple and those who are trying to, are all accorded the opportunity to voice their personal slant. The work ethic prejudices of the time and the obstinate refusal to share in Temple’s views are all there.
…the importance placed on family and teacher support.
…the ending that is forward looking and supportive. Here we see Temple Grandin speaking at a conference explaining how her own development was fundamentally helped by her mother’s insistence that she went to school, that she learnt and applied herself.

PG - Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers

Patron comment on 04/08/2016

Great movie. Hugely beneficial to try to understand the world through Temple's eyes.

Patron comment on 10/06/2016

This is the best DVD I have seen from the library. Really outstanding.

Patron comment on 14/10/2015

Interesting film. Giving hope to those with ASD.

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Very enjoyable DVD so well done, very educational

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This movie gives and insightful look into autism.I highly recommend watching the audio commentary as is is just as interesting as the movie itself.

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Insightful and full of humour and thought provoking clips about attitude and inclusion. A great resource for parents and professionals.

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Great story and well presented. The talkover with Temple is very insightful.

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This was a great movie that I watched with family. I thought the way it was put together gave some amazing insight to what it might be like to live with ASD. I would recommend for all to watch this! Simply fabulous

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Really enjoyed this movie.

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This is a great movie!! I watched it with friends who are not connected to the disabilitiy sector and they enjoyed it. I found it reflective and inspiring. Highly recommend it.

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Gives a real insight into autism.

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Brilliant movie - a must see not only for people on the ASD but also those supporting them. Again this DVD helped my husband who has Aspergers.

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This is really great! Puts things into perspective a bit more.

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Very interesting chronicle of Temple Grandin's development from her diagnosis at age 4 through to her first participation as a contributor during an Autism conference.

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Amazing movie!

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An outstanding example of how people with autism are very talented and must be given the same opportunity as anyone else.

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This is a great DVD to help understand from the person what it is like to have autism..

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Such a valuable resource - great insight into another world.

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