Somebody Waiting

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 1972

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Snider Productions,UCSF School of Nursing

Cast

James Daly

Director

Dick Snider,Hal Riney

Writer

Dick Snider,Hal Riney

Producer

Dick Snider,Sherwood Omens,Hal Riney

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0067772