Today's Man
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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Today's Man
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2006
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Today's Man
Director
Lizzie Gottlieb
Description
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.
