Board and Care (1980) User Reviews

Live Action Short featuring Mentally Retarded Performers

[jimderrick · 8/10 · 20 March 2004]

This is a difficult film for me to review, and I did not appreciate it at first. Most of the movie seems like a documentary and it is not until the end that you realize this is a regular short drama instead. The unusual aspect is that most of the actors and actresses are obviously severely mentally retarded in their real lives. It is not an enjoyable film per se; however, once you recognize that it is not a documentary, you recognize the true value and merit of the film. It must have been an unusual challenge to produce and direct this work, and that is probably why it received an Oscar. Board and Care is difficult to locate, but it is available from Pyramid Media.

Too hard to find

[wendyfitting · 10/10 · 10 March 2020]

I saw this film years ago at a festival. It is extradinary! I've never forgotten it and have searched for it in vain. Where/how can I find the full movie? Such a compelling & all too true story should be readily available & would make a powerful and universal impact on many many people.