A Way Out of the Wilderness
Synopsis
A Way Out of the Wilderness is a 1968 American short documentary film produced by Dan E. Weisburd. It describes and illustrates steps being taken by the Plymouth State Home and Training School, Northville, Michigan, to bring mentally impaired children out of the wilderness into the mainstream of life. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan E. Weisburd
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan E. Weisburd
- Original Score
- Jimmy Bond
- Original Title
- A Way Out of the Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- John Sutherland Productions, Rehabilitation Services Administration
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan E. Weisburd
Dan E. Weisburd
Jimmy Bond
Wilton Chase
Dan E. Weisburd
Department Leadership Roster
Dan E. Weisburd
Director
Dan E. Weisburd
Producer
Dan E. Weisburd
Writer
Wilton Chase
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What is A Way Out of the Wilderness about?
A Way Out of the Wilderness is a 1968 American short documentary film produced by Dan E. Weisburd. It describes and illustrates steps being taken by the Plymouth State Home and Training School, Northville, Michigan, to bring mentally impaired children out of the wilderness into the mainstream of life. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed A Way Out of the Wilderness?
A Way Out of the Wilderness was directed by Dan E. Weisburd.
Who stars in A Way Out of the Wilderness?
The principal cast of A Way Out of the Wilderness includes Lorne Greene.
When was A Way Out of the Wilderness released and how long is it?
A Way Out of the Wilderness was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Way Out of the Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Way Out of the Wilderness was composed by Jimmy Bond.