Displaced Person (TV)
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Displaced Person is a 1985 Emmy award winning drama based on a short story by Kurt Vonnegut
. It was directed by Alan Bridges
and adapted by Fred Barron
from a story in the Welcome to the Monkey House
collection. The title of the story in that collection was D.P.
As in many other Vonnegut works, the story is framed by World War II
. In it a black German orphan looking for his father finds instead a black U.S. service member (played by Stan Shaw
). The show won an Emmy for "Outstanding Children's program" for its producers, including Barry Levinson
.
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was a 20th century American writer. His works such as Cat's Cradle , Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions blend satire, gallows humor and science fiction. He was known for his humanist beliefs and was honorary president of the American Humanist Association.-Early...
. It was directed by Alan Bridges
Alan Bridges
Alan Bridges is an English film and television director. He directed 40 films and television programmes between 1961 and 1991. He won the Grand Prix at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival for his film The Hireling...
and adapted by Fred Barron
Fred Barron
Fred Barron is an American television producer and writer.-As a writer:*After You've Gone*According to Bex*Union Square*My Family*Caroline in the City*Dave's World*The Larry Sanders Show*Sessions*Displaced Person...
from a story in the Welcome to the Monkey House
Welcome to the Monkey House
Welcome to the Monkey House is an assortment of short stories written by Kurt Vonnegut, first published in August 1968. The stories range from war-time epics to futuristic thrillers, given with satire and Vonnegut's unique edge...
collection. The title of the story in that collection was D.P.
As in many other Vonnegut works, the story is framed by World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. In it a black German orphan looking for his father finds instead a black U.S. service member (played by Stan Shaw
Stan Shaw
Stan Shaw is an American actor.Born in Chicago, Illinois, he is the son of Bertha Shaw and saxophonist Eddie Shaw, and cousin of the late soul singers Sam Cooke and Tyrone Davis Brother of Vaan Shaw...
). The show won an Emmy for "Outstanding Children's program" for its producers, including Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson is an American screenwriter, film director, actor, and producer of film and television. His films include Good Morning, Vietnam, Sleepers and Rain Man.-Early life:...
.