Angel and Big Joe

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
Film poster
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	1975 (1975)
Running time	27 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Premise

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]

Cast

• Paul Sorvino as Big Joe
• Dadi Pinero as Angel
• Gloria Irizarry as Mother
• Nicky Irizarry (also known as Dr. Nick Karapasas) as Nicky^[7]

Reception

Angel and Big Joe was named to the list of ALA Notable Children's Videos in 1975.^[8]