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200653 minPGdocumentary

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Today's Man

200653 minPGdocumentary

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At 21, Nicky Gottlieb is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and struggles to leave his family's home to find his place in the world.

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Lizzie Gottlieb

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At 21, Nicky Gottlieb is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and struggles to leave his family's home to find his place in the world.

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Lizzie Gottliebdirector

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Robert Gottlieb

Robert Gottliebcast

Maria Tuccicast

Lizzie Gottliebcast

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Nicky Gottlieb, a young man diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 21, struggles to find his identity. He grew up as a genius child but faces challenges adapting to society. The film follows Nicky as he attempts to leave the safety of his family's home. It portrays his sister's efforts to understand his extraordinary life. Today's Man presents a personal narrative that touches on family dynamics and the realities of living with autism. The documentary runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2006.

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