Plot & Details
Angel (Dadi Pinero) is a young migrant worker. Big Joe (Paul Sorvino) is a telephone lineman. Disillusioned by his humbling experiences in the so-called land of opportunity, Angel trusts no one. Big Joe sets about to prove that there's at least one person Angel can trust. Made for television, the 30-minute Angel and Big Joe has been made available to high school audiences by the Learning Corporation of America.
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 30min.
- Director(s): Bert Salzman
- Starring: Paul Sorvino , Dadi Pinero
- Themes: Immigrant Life,Unlikely Friendships
- Tone: Gritty,Intimate,Earthy
- Keywords: boy,friendship,generation-gap,man,youth
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Live Action Short | Bert Salzman | Won |
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