The Sessions 2012
“The festival hit of the year!”
What is The Sessions?
The Sessions is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- May 2, 2012
- Studios
- Such Much Films, Rhino Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
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Overview
The Sessions is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Comedy. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A man in an iron lung decides to experience sex.”
- explores a unique true-to-life premise
- features strong character determination
- may not appeal to viewers seeking conventional romance
Watch it if you want to see a journalist pursue a very personal goal.
The film deals with mature themes regarding sex and disability.
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Who is the main character?
Mark O'Brien is a journalist and poet who depends on an iron lung due to polio.
What inspires Mark to seek sex?
A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques his curiosity.
How does Mark first try to pursue sex?
He makes overtures toward a caregiver, but she gets scared away.
Who does Mark ultimately book an appointment with?
He books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene.
What is the goal of Mark's appointment?
His goal is to lose his virginity.