INTERVIEW: Robin Weigert on her role in the film at The Sessions Premiere Presented By Fox Searchlight

The transcript discusses the speaker's involvement in a film project, highlighting the influence of key individuals like John and the casting director, Ronnie Eskell. The speaker shares their personal connection to the character and the film's emotional dynamics, drawing parallels to E.T. The director, Ben, is praised for his ability to humanize characters, making the audience see beyond disabilities to the human being within.

What initially attracted the narrator to the project?

• The script

• The location

• John's involvement

• The film's budget

How does the narrator describe the character's portrayal of disability?

• As a burden

• As a mystery

• As an open heart

• As a challenge

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe the character's emotional state?

• An open heart

• A hidden treasure

• A locked chest

• A closed door

What quality of the director, Ben, does the narrator appreciate?

• His technical skills

• His strictness

• His humor

• His ability to transcend disability

How does the director help the audience perceive the character?

• As a human being

• As a hero

• As a villain

• As a celebrity