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.
Director: Lizzie Gottlieb
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- Nicky Gottlieb - Self
- Robert Gottlieb - Self
- Maria Tucci - Self
- Lizzie Gottlieb - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Today's Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed Today's Man?
- Today's Man was directed by Lizzie Gottlieb.
- Who stars in Today's Man?
- Today's Man stars Nicky Gottlieb, Robert Gottlieb, Maria Tucci, Lizzie Gottlieb.
- How long is Today's Man?
- Today's Man has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Today's Man?
- Today's Man is a Documentary film.