Won the best documentary Oscar in 1980. Filmmaker Ira Wohl took as his subject his own cousin, 52-year-old Philly, a retarded man who had lived his entire life with his parents. Seeing the physical decline of the parents, Wohl suggested they prepare Philly for living away from home for the first time in his life. This process .. Read more
| Starring | Zero Mostel, Christine O'Connor, Frances Reiss, Ira Wohl |
|---|---|
| Director | Ira Wohl |
| Genres | Documentary |
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Won the best documentary Oscar in 1980. Filmmaker Ira Wohl took as his subject his own cousin, 52-year-old Philly, a retarded man who had lived his entire life with his parents. Seeing the physical decline of the parents, Wohl suggested they prepare Philly for living away from home for the first time in his life. This process becomes a beautiful and soul-stirring (and even hilarious) experience, as the people in Philly's life become indelible characters.
| Starring | Zero Mostel, Christine O'Connor, Frances Reiss, Ira Wohl, Max Wohl, Pearl Wohl, Philip Wohl |
|---|---|
| Director | Ira Wohl |
| Studio | LACE GROUP |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 51 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1979 To Rent: DVD: 04 Jun 2012 |
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