The Sessions
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- Romance
- Comedy
Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.
The Sessions is a 2012 drama-comedy starring John Hawkes as Mark O'Brien, a paralyzed journalist and poet who seeks out a sex surrogate to experience intimacy. Based on a true story, the film explores desire, disability, and human connection with humor and warmth. It's available to stream on various platforms.
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John HawkesMark
Helen HuntCheryl
William H. MacyFather Brendan
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Annika MarksAmanda
Adam ArkinJosh
Rhea PerlmanMikvah Lady
W. Earl BrownRod
Robin WeigertSusan
Blake LindsleyDr. Laura White
Ming LoClerk
Rusty SchwimmerJoan
Jennifer KumiyamaCarmen
Tobias ForrestGreg
Jarrod BaileyTony
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When was The Sessions released?
The Sessions premiered on May 2, 2012.
What is The Sessions about?
The film follows Mark O'Brien, a journalist living in an iron lung due to childhood polio, as he hires sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to help him lose his virginity and explore his sexuality.
Is The Sessions based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of Mark O'Brien and his relationship with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene.
Where can I watch The Sessions?
The Sessions is available on major streaming platforms and for rental or purchase through digital retailers.
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