Somebody Waiting
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Snider, Hal Riney
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Riney, Dick Snider
- Original Title
- Somebody Waiting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Snider Productions, UCSF School of Nursing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Snider, Hal Riney
Hal Riney, Dick Snider
Hal Riney, Dick Snider, Sherwood Omens
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Riney
Writer
Hal Riney
Producer
Dick Snider
Producer
Dick Snider
Writer
Dick Snider
Director
Hal Riney
Director
Sherwood Omens
Producer
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What is Somebody Waiting about?
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.
Who directed Somebody Waiting?
Somebody Waiting was directed by Dick Snider, Hal Riney.
Who stars in Somebody Waiting?
The principal cast of Somebody Waiting includes James Daly.
When was Somebody Waiting released and how long is it?
Somebody Waiting was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 24m.