Best Boy

Apr 2 1981 N/A 1h 51m
Biography, Documentary

In this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his retarded, middle-aged cousin Philly, over a three-year period.

Plot

Director Ira Wohl documents three years in the life of her cheerful, mentally handicapped 52-year-old cousin, Philip Wohl, whose elderly parents have recently started to prepare him for the day when they can no longer be his caretakers. Ira follows Philly as he travels from his apartment in Queens into Manhattan, where he takes classes to learn to care for himself. Slowly, Philly begins to learn the ways of the world and becomes more self-reliant and independent.

Written by

Ira Wohl

Directed by

Ira Wohl

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Only Child Motion Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
698
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA