“Touch” and the Interconnectivity of Persons

Ever since having watched the T.V. Show “24” I have become a big fan of Kiefer Sutherland.  Kiefer Sutherland will be starring in a new series called “Touch”.  A preview of Touch will air Wednesday January 25 at 9p.m. after American Idol.

Sutherland plays a character who is a widower and a father to his son Jake who is an emotionally challenged 11-year old who has autism.  The dynamics between the father and son seem to be complex.  Kiefer’s character Martin Bohn tries to understand and connect with his son. He finds out that his son has a special ability.  Jake possesses the ability to perceive the seemingly hidden patterns that connect every life on the planet.  Martin finds a different way to communicate with his son.  He doesn’t use words but instead uses numbers to communicate with his son, Jake.

In an interview Kiefer said the reason he chose…