Temple Grandin (2010)

Directed by

Mick Jackson

Genre

drama film, biographical film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 47m

Rated

12

Rating

7.9 of 10 from 565 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This biographical film follows Temple Grandin, an autistic woman. Her unique way of thinking leads her to create more humane systems for handling livestock on farms and in slaughterhouses.

inspiringfocusedempatheticdetailedthoughtfulseriouswarmpersonal

What happens

Temple Grandin is a 2010 American biographical drama television film directed by Mick Jackson and starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, an autistic woman whose innovations revolutionized practices for the humane handling of livestock on cattle ranches and slaughterhouses. It is based on Grandin's memoirs Emergence and Thinking in Pictures. The biopic was inspired by executive producer Emily Gerson Saines, whose experience as the mother of an autistic child motivated her to share Temple Grandin's story. She secured Grandin's approval in the late 1990s but faced years of setbacks before the project came to fruition. After several creative shifts, the film was directed by Mick Jackson, with Claire Danes cast as Grandin. Danes immersed herself in the role, studying Grandin's work and spending time with her to capture her unique persona. Filmed in Texas in 2008, the production emphasized authenticity, even involving Grandin in key moments. Premiering on HBO on February 6, 2010, the film earned widespread acclaim for its heartfelt and authentic portrayal. Critics praised its ability to make Grandin's autism relatable and her perspective on livestock psychology deeply compelling. Claire Danes’ performance received particular acclaim for its depth and precision, avoiding sentimentality while portraying Grandin's growth with nuance. The film's avoidance of clichés and its thoughtful direction, evocative score, and visuals were widely lauded. Temple Grandin was celebrated as an inspiring, meticulously crafted biopic that offered a rare and moving glimpse into an extraordinary life and mind. It won several awards including five Primetime Emmy Awards, and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild prizes for Danes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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