Somebody Waiting (1972)
Somebody Waiting is a 1971 American short documentary film that examines hospitalized children with severe cerebral dysfunction who are among the most physically, emotionally and mentally handicapped in society and are totally dependent on hospital staff. It shows how these "hopeless cases" can be helped by environmental stimulation and therapeutic handling and how their response to improved care improves the morale of the staff so that all concerned benefit. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1972-11-01
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (4)
- Laufzeit
- 24 Min.
- Genres
- Dokumentarfilm
- Regie
- Dick Snider, Hal Riney
Besetzung
- James Daly — Narrator
Wissenswertes
- Auszeichnungen: 0 · Nominierungen: 1
Somebody Waiting ist ein US-amerikanischer Dokumentarfilm aus dem Jahr 1972. Der Film dokumentiert die schlechte Behandlung von geistig und körperlich behinderten Kindern im Developmental Center in Sonoma, Kalifornien und deren schrittweise Verbesserung.
Hintergrund
Der Film hatte seine Premiere im November 1972 beim Chicago International Film Festival.
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