Today's Man

Today's Man — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 2006
• Runtime
• 53 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Lizzie Gottlieb

Today's Man — Cast

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Nicky Gottlieb Self Robert Gottlieb Self

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Maria Tucci Self

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Lizzie Gottlieb Self