Autism Gave Her A Vision. She Gave It A Voice.

Starring: Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn, Catherine O'Hara, Stephanie Faracy, Barry Tubb, Melissa Farman

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"... but they're spooked. And spooked cattle don't act straight. They get bruised, scraped, drowned, and that all costs money." - Temple Grandin

Why watch this? ... because you will learn a lot about autism, its hardships and wonders.

Plot Summary: This film chronicles the inspiring true story of an autistic woman who utilizes her unique perception of the world to revolutionize the livestock industry. It follows her journey from a misunderstood childhood to her groundbreaking work in designing more humane facilities and practices for animal handling, despite facing skepticism and challenges.

Dad's Preview: Temple has autism. She learns, and expresses her herself differently, often appearing as one in a panic attack. Her loving mother has done all she can through the years. Temple is finally enrolled at Franklin Pierce College, where she creates a "squeeze machine" which she uses to calm herself. She also becomes an expert on cattle herding habits, eventually designing better slaughterhouse pen structures. Claire Danes is amazing as Temple. You will never forget this moving, educational, and thoroughly enjoyable movie. It's also a true story.   

Ruby Films, Gerson Saines Prod.; HBO