It's the Same World (1981)

It's the Same World (1981) poster

It's the Same World is a 1980 American short documentary film produced by Dick Young. Shot on location in various parts of the world, it depicts children in the Philippines who can neither hear nor speak, a brain-damaged child in India, an Ethiopian cripple learning a trade so that he can support his family with dignity, and a Mexican polio victim, whose mother uses therapy to help her daughter walk. Also featured is Terry Fox, the Canadian youth who lost his right leg to cancer and yet set out to run across Canada. The world of the disabled is not a special world, but the same world in which we all live. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Director: Dick Young
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dick Young
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It's the Same World about?
It's the Same World is a 1980 American short documentary film produced by Dick Young. Shot on location in various parts of the world, it depicts children in the Philippines who can neither hear nor speak, a brain-damaged child in India, an Ethiopian cripple learning a trade so that he can support his family with dignity, and a Mexican polio victim, whose mother uses therapy to help her daughter walk. Also featured is Terry Fox, the Canadian youth who lost his right leg to cancer and yet set out to run across Canada. The world of the disabled is not a special world, but the same world in which we all live. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed It's the Same World?
It's the Same World was directed by Dick Young.
Who stars in It's the Same World?
It's the Same World stars Tom Sullivan.
How long is It's the Same World?
It's the Same World has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is It's the Same World?
It's the Same World is a Documentary film.
Where was It's the Same World produced?
It's the Same World was produced in United States of America.