Board and Care is a 1979 American short film directed by Ron Ellis and starring Richard Goss and Laura Jean Ellis.[1] It won an Oscar at the 52nd Academy Awards in 1980 for Best Short Film, Live Action.[2]
| Board and Care | |
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| Directed by | Ron Ellis |
| Written by | Ron Ellis |
| Produced by | Amelia Anderson Paul Cheesman Ron Ellis Sarah Pillsbury |
| Starring | Richard Goss Laura Jean Ellis |
| Cinematography | Fred Goodich |
| Edited by | Ron Ellis |
| Distributed by | Sprout, Pyramid |
Release date |
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Running time | 26 Minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editTwo teenagers with Down syndrome want to have a meaningful relationship, but are soon separated by circumstances and well-intended guardians.[3]
Cast
edit- Richard Goss as Ricky
- Laura Jean Ellis as Lila
- Luana Anders as Carolyn
- Sunshine Parker as Briggs
- John Frederick Jones as Stanton