Benjy (1951)

Benjy

1951

Documentary

Synopsis

Benjy is a 1951 American short documentary film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It won an Oscar in 1952 for Documentary Short Subject. Henry Fonda narrates this short film about a boy who was handicapped from birth. An orthopedic pediatrician wants to provide a therapeutic regimen that could cure the child, a scoliosis patient, but first he needs to convince the boy's parents, who have rejected the child because of his disabilities.

Credits

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Cast

Adam Williams as Mr. Miller

Frances Morris as Hospital Clerk

Helen Brown as Medical Social Worker

Henry Fonda as Narrator (voice)

Joseph Mell as Psychologist

Lee Aaker as Benjy Miller

Louis Lettieri as Dickie

Marilee Phelps as Mrs. Miller