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Based on the writings by its title subject, HBO Films’ Temple Grandin isis 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.Amazon.com
It doesn’t take long to see that Temple Grandin, the main character in this eponymous HBO movie, is, well, different–she (in the person of Claire Danes, who plays her) tells us before the credits start that she…
Temple Grandin
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July 24th, 2010 at 10:02 am
My husband and I watched this movie last night for the first time. We are as different as night and day but this movie had both of us riveted from beginning to end. It opens up the door to a wealth of insight on autism. Once I finished the movie I did some internet research on Temple Grandin and was blown away at how one person’s life experiences can have such an impact in the world. I am so excited to share this movie with my children. It will be one more teaching tool to show them how important it is to embrace all people simply because they are people. As Temple’s mother is quoted in the movie as saying, “She is different, not less.” What a great life lesson to pass on to both young and old in this world.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 24th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I watched this movie last night on HBO. This was an outstanding movie at many levels. What struck me most intensely was the thought of what could have been. Temple is old enough where her life and contributions might have been diverted into a dark place of institutional placements. The movie did a wonderful job of showing her strengths and weaknesses (smacking a teasing bully who deserved it). Yet, that alone could have brought her significant, negative attention with a corresponding nasty outcome. It was clear that people who saw her gifts allowed Temple the thrills and satisfaction of self expression. Her ability to see things normal brains do not see is extraordinary to learn about. The changes in her chosen (cattle) industry were significant because she saw the world so differently. Things done a certain way for decades and decades take a very powerful force to cause change. As a society we stopped institutionalization for people with differences. One wonders how many Temple Grandin’s did not escape that dehumanized fate. The movie makes you consider how many other systems we take for granted that could use a Temple Grandin approach to trying another way.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 24th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
MOST AWESOME MOVIE I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS! SHOULD WIN AN OSCAR! I’M A RANCHER AND TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP YOU CAN HAVE WITH A COW OR A HORSE. SEEING HOW TEMPLE SEE’S THEM, THRU HER EYES, HAS GIVEN ME A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. AS MANY YEARS, AS I’VE USED CATTLE CHUTES, I NEVER KNEW IT “CALMED” THE CATTLE. USED IT TO “HOLD CATTLE STILL” SO I COULD VACINATE, EAR TAG, ETC. YOU HAVE TO SEE THE MOVIE TO UNDERSTAND. IS A MUST SEE!
Rating: 5 / 5
July 24th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I am autistic, high functioning, like Temple Grandin is, as well as being a visual thinker. It is often very hard to explain to people in words what it is like, or why it’s hard for me to do somethings NTs (neurotypicals or nonautistics for those that don’t know) have no issues with, or why somethings bother me severely. I usually get reactions that just being lazy or whining over nothing, when it’s much more than that.
This film accurately captures what it is like for me, at least. (Autism is extremely diverse, and what’s true for one autistic won’t be true for all) And I finally have something I can show my friends and family and point to and say “This is what I’ve been trying to explain.”
Beyond the fact that I can simply relate to much of experiences and difficulties (at least in relation to autism), this film is extremely well made, and highly recommended. It is highly enjoyable and entertaining to watch regardless of whether or not you you have any connection to autism. Temple’s life and character is an inspiration to all, and the lessons of her life can apply to anyone across the board.
Do watch.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
This is an exceptional movie! Temple Grandin has made it possible for me to actually understand why my son gets upset when there is a sudden or loud noise, or even when I am talking a bit loudly sitting next to him. It does cause extreme pain. The visual and increased sound the movie links together at different moments throughout the movie give us a clear understanding that I had not been able to reach on my own. Temple’s mother shows us that people with autism/asperger’s syndrome are indeed “different, but not less”. Something I have been trying to get across to many people throughout the years. Seeing how Temple’s mother would not give up made me realize I am not alone. The public school district psychologist told me my son would never have an IQ past 1st grade level. I would not accept that! I worked with him, got him into a Christian school that was open-minded and open-hearted. This year he will graduate from a christian college prep school with minor modifications and attend college next year. Temple and her mother are great examples that anything is possible……just don’t give up. Those who have enjoyed this movie and have been inspired by it will also enjoy seeing a movie also released this year called, “Adam”.
Rating: 5 / 5