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The Sessions

Release Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 Limited

Academy Award-nominee John Hawkes plays Mark O'Brien, a poet confined to an iron lung, determined to lose his virginity.

Director: Ben Lewin

Starring: John Hawkes Helen Hunt Moon Bloodgood William H. Macy

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Academy Award-nominee John Hawkes plays Mark O'Brien, a poet confined to an iron lung, determined to lose his virginity.

Plot

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Plot
Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.
Cited as official plot version from foxsearchlight.com
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The film's director Ben Lewin last directed Falling for Figaro and The Catcher Was A Spy. The film's writer Ben Lewin last wrote Falling for Figaro.

Director
Ben Lewin
Screenwriter
Producer
Stephen Nemeth
Production Company
Rhino Films

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Also known as
The Surrogate, Six Sessions

Language
English

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The Sessions was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 19, 2012. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Alex Cross, Paranormal Activity 4 and The First Time. As a limited release, The Sessions was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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