Today's Man (2006)
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.
- Date of release
- 2006-01-01
- Runtime
- 53m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Lizzie Gottlieb
Casting
- Nicky Gottlieb — Self
- Robert Gottlieb — Self
- Maria Tucci — Self
- Lizzie Gottlieb — Self
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