The Sessions

The Sessions is the incredible true story based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based...

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The Sessions Review: Heartfelt and Humorous

Our The Sessions review has to begin and end with the astounding performance of John Hawkes in a role that should earn him Oscar gold. The true story of polio survivor Mark O'Brien also stars a stellar Helen Hunt and William H. Macy.

Oct 19, 2:14 pm

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The Sessions: John Hawkes on Getting Inside Mark O'Brien

John Hawkes talks about what it was like to act inside an iron lung and stuck to a gurney as the real life Mark O'Brien in The Sessions. Hawkes will certainly get an Oscar nomination, but he took the role for other reasons.

Oct 18, 5:22 pm

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The Sessions: William H. Macy Takes on Priesthood

William H. Macy has had a stellar career and tells us why The Sessions may be his favorite role. Considering the man has been in Fargo and Magnolia, that is saying something.

Oct 16, 7:45 pm

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The Sessions Details

The Sessions is the incredible true story 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.

Release Date:

October 19, 2012

Genre:

Drama