Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Dick Snider
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 4 votes.
Who directed Somebody Waiting?
Somebody Waiting was directed by Dick Snider and released in 1972.
How long is Somebody Waiting?
Somebody Waiting has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1972-11-01
- Status
- Released