Summaries

Bill Sackter, a intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner-city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns for the first time in his life what it means to love.—<[email protected]>

Bill, a developmentally-disabled adult who has been confined to an institution for most of his existence, finally gets to enjoy a measure of freedom after Barry Morrow, a documentary director, invites him to stay with his family. While the Morrows have plenty to teach their mentally-challenged friend about life, good-natured Bill has his own brand of wisdom to impart. Based on the true story of Bill Sackter.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • one word title
  • iowa
  • forename as title
  • mental retardation
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Dec 21, 1981
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Alan Landsburg Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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