Temple Grandin [videorecording]

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.