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.
Director: Dick Snider, Hal Riney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: November 1, 1972
Cast
- James Daly - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: Snider Productions, UCSF School of Nursing
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dick Snider, Hal Riney
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Somebody Waiting stars James Daly.
- How long is Somebody Waiting?
- Somebody Waiting has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Somebody Waiting?
- Somebody Waiting is a Documentary film.
- Where was Somebody Waiting produced?
- Somebody Waiting was produced in United States of America.