Rent Best Boy (1979)

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Synopsis:
Pearl and Max Wohl live in Queens with Philly, their cheerful, engaging, and mentally-disabled son. For 50 years Pearl and Max have provided a loving home for Philly, but they're aging, Max is ailing, and they must figure out what's to happen to Philly when they can no longer care for him. Are there options besides an institution? Philly's cousin is Ira Wohl, whose camera follows the family as Philly takes steps into the wider world. An astonishing portrait of a rare and wonderful family.
Actors:
Ira Wohl, Philip Wohl, , , Frances Reiss, Max Wohl, Pearl Wohl
Directors:
Ira Wohl
Producers:
Ira Wohl, Michael F. Barrow
Writers:
Ira Wohl
Studio:
Contemporary Films
Genres:
Documentary
Collections:
Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1979
Awards:

1980 Oscar Best Documentary

BBFC:
Release Date:
04/06/2012
Run Time:
98 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour

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