Ron Ellis (filmmaker)
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Biography
In 1980, Ellis won an Academy AwardAcademy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
(with Sarah Pillsbury) for Best Short Film, Live Action for Board and Care
Board and Care
Board and Care is a 1979 short film directed by Ron Ellis. It won an Academy Award at the 52nd Academy Awards in 1980 for Best Short Subject.-Cast:* Richard Goss - Ricky* Laura Jean Ellis - Lila* Luana Anders - Carolyn* Sunshine Parker - Briggs...
, a love story involving two young people who are mentally retarded
Mental retardation
Mental retardation is a generalized disorder appearing before adulthood, characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors...
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