Donald SutherlandBehind the Mask [DVD]

This is the life story of Dr. Robert Shushan who created the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) in Los Angeles. I had the honor of working with this gentleman in 1984–85. He is a remarkable person.

Behind The Mask really changed my life in so many ways. It made me reflect on my own relationship with my father as well as my relationship with my son. Small decisions made have huge impacts later on in life. For our families, those little choices made when our children are still small will either good or bad, come back to either affect us or bless us when we are older. I walked away from this film with boatloads of hope for both my Dad and my son and myself. It is not too late to try to go back and acknowledge mistakes made along the way and it also not too late to say "I'm sorry." Better for our loved ones to hear that now that when it is too late, when we are gone. Then all the words in the world cannot fix what is broken. I hope more people come to see and appreciate this giant of a film and be blessed by it as I have. I won't look at anything the same way again after seeing this. Thank you for making this available to own. I treasure this movie.

I love everything about this movie; especially the message. Being a “parent” should be applauded because none of us is perfect. We can always learn from mentally challenged people, perhaps more than anyone else.

We found this movie very uplifting and inspiring. The story is about the head of a center where mentally and emotionally challenged individuals produce and ship products. The focus of the story is on his relationship with one young man (James)who wants others to respect him.The developing relationship challenges both men and brings them to a place of healing and resolution between James and his father and the head of the center and his own estranged son. The acting is riveting and very satisfying. It is not a children's movie, but involves a deep theme about the value of a father, no matter who he is or how much water has gone under the bridge.

This is a great heartwarming movie that just tugs at your heart. Though I felt that the acting, roles and the scenes are all excellent, I felt that parts of the plot tends to take a bit of a flair for the dramatic. For the most part, the movie was great with the moving story of a father who befriends a man that saves his life, realizing in the end that he missed out on the most important thing in his life: his son. Be prepared to cry as there are tons of tear-jerker scenes! I'm glad to have gotten a copy of it. If you haven't, get yours today. This is a movie that you have to see at least once!

I just watched this movie last night !!! It was a Heart Felt Movie !!! If you believe in "GOD" a MUST SEE !!!!!True Human Love No Matter what the Handicap! Everyone has feelings !!!!!!!!!!! They...."ALL THE ACTORS" did an outstanding job in this movie! Get your box of Kleenex !!! GREAT JOB TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!

This movie is true! I love truth, bios, docs and such. The movie is kind of a rollercoaster ride. It's sad, uplifting, angry, resentful by son and wife. I'm happy to say, it ends like you want it to, but will still brings tears to your eyes, more than once. It is a beautiful, hearfelt movie and so well done.

Excellent cast of good actors. Good, clean story, appropriate for ages 12 and up. Younger children wouldprobably not understand or enjoy movie. Originally rented the dvd and enjoyed it so much I purchased itas a gift for my daughter and her family.

I saw a trailer for this film on another DVD, and it looked like an interesting story. I like Mary McDonnell (she that was in Dances w Wolves) so that was another reason I bought it. I love these American/Canadian based-on-a-true-story movies, and this is a good one. Donald Sutherland is good in it, as you'd expect. Mary M's part isnt big. Its a story of redemption - Donald Suth works in a a place that employs disadvantaged/handicapped people. A particularly needy employee saves Donald's life and the film tells the tale of the friendship that grew between the two afterwards - the two men both found healing and redemption thro their friendship.The Donald S character - altho he was the 'together' one, with the good job and nice house and nice wife (Mary M) - he was just as needy in his own way, as his disadvantaged friend. They both emerge as better people. The end of the film is quite touching and warm - a real story of hope and positivity - and true as well. There's humour here as well - if you enjoyed the humour in Rain Man, then you'll find some humour in this. Im always reluctant to award 5 stars, but my 4 stars here mean - excellent story, well worth seeing.

Average ok

Item arrived but would not play!!

This is a film i would recommend to anyone who loves non fiction films....sure, there's poetic licence but the intrinsic value and meaning of the film will affect anyone with a receptive mind....

A good story and ideal viewing for a wet afternoon indoors