The Sessions
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 95 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK Release Date: 18/1/2013
- Directed by: Ben Lewin
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox Film Co
John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy
Based on the autobiographical work of journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, ‘The Sessions’ is the frank story of his attempts to lose his virginity despite the fact that he’s confined to an iron lung.
Desperate to become a complete man, the 38-year old pursues his dream helped by his therapists, his priest (William H. Macy) and most of all his positive spirit in this touching, funny and heartbreaking tale of one man’s triumph over disability and prejudice.
‘The Sessions’ stars John Hawkes (American Gangster) as the indomitable O’Brien.
Contains strong sex and sex references.
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