
A Long Way from Nowhere
Synopsis
A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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January 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Aller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jascha Kessler
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- A Long Way from Nowhere
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Robert Aller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Aller
Jascha Kessler
Lalo Schifrin
Bob Aller
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Aller
Producer
Jascha Kessler
Writer
Bob Aller
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Long Way from Nowhere
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Long Way from Nowhere about?
A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed A Long Way from Nowhere?
A Long Way from Nowhere was directed by Bob Aller.
Who stars in A Long Way from Nowhere?
The principal cast of A Long Way from Nowhere includes Paul Newman.
When was A Long Way from Nowhere released and how long is it?
A Long Way from Nowhere was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Long Way from Nowhere?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Long Way from Nowhere was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
