A Long Way from Nowhere (1970)
A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Director: Bob Aller
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Paul Newman as Narrator |
| Crew | Vilmos Zsigmond | Cinematography |
| Production | Bob Aller | Producer |
| Sound | Lalo Schifrin | Music |
| Directing | Bob Aller | Director |
| Writing | Jascha Kessler | Writer |