Frederick (Anthony Hopkins) is a professional surgeon who discovers a disfigured man called "The Elephant Man".  The Elephant Man became disfigured when his mother had a tragic accident involving Elephants while she was pregnant.  The man spends his day as a side-show freak living behind a mask and behind the curtain.  He is also abused and mistreated by a man who represents him. When an opportunity occurs, Frederick reaches out and attempts to help The Elephant Man.  He soon discovers underneath his mask and disfigured face is a man full of intelligence, kindness and more. Press Play to hear my thoughts (spoiler-free) on The Elephant Man (1980).