Autistic; she thinks in pictures; she has difficulty reading social situations with people; author; and noted large animal veterinarian.

You listen to Temple Grandin speak and wonder “how did all of this complexity get wound into one person?”

Grandin is the subject of the upcoming HBO movie “Temple Grandin,” (Saturday, 6 February, 8-10 PM). Reviewing the movie, Barry Garron writes in The Hollywood Reporter (Temple Grandin- TV Review):

“…Jackson’s (director) genius is his decision to give viewers a second perspective on Grandin’s life. He shows us how the world sees Grandin but also shows how Grandin sees the world. With black-and-white images, line drawings superimposed on video and sequences of pictures triggered by words and phrases, Jackson provides crucial insight into the character and, just as importantly, removes the shroud of mystery that surrounds autism…” (THR)

Especially noteworthy to our audience is the power of educators and teachers in Grandin’s life.

Director Jackson shies away from the well known parts of Grandin’s story, focusing, “particularly on her life as a student at Hampshire Country School, a private boarding school where she was turned on to science, and Franklin Pierce College, also in New Hampshire, where she further developed her intellectual powers.” (THR)

Grandin’s is a great story and it’s great to see Hampshire Country School‘s work playing a leading role.

Learn more about Dr. Grandin and read excerpts of her works. Chapter 1 from Thinking In Pictures is available here.