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Angel and Big Joe is a 1975 American short drama film directed by Bert Salzman[2] and starring Paul Sorvino and Dadi Pinero. It won an Oscar at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976 for Best Short Subject.[3]
Angel and Big Joe | |
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Directed by | Bert Salzman |
Written by | Bert Salzman |
Produced by | Doro Bachrach Bert Salzman[1] |
Starring | Paul Sorvino Dadi Pinero |
Cinematography | Paul Glickman |
Edited by | Armond Lebowitz |
Music by | Harry Manfredini Arlon Ober |
Production company | Learning Corporation of America |
Release date |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Angel (Dadi Pinero) portrays a young Chicano migrant worker,[4][5] while Big Joe (Paul Sorvino) is a telephone lineman. Angel feels that he can trust no one, but Big Joe sets out to prove him wrong.[6]
Angel and Big Joe was named to the list of ALA Notable Children's Videos in 1975.[8]
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