Benjy

Benjy is a 1951 American short documentary film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It won an Oscar in 1952 for Documentary Short Subject. Henry Fonda narrates this short film about a boy who was handicapped from birth. An orthopedic pediatrician wants to provide a therapeutic regimen that could cure the child, a scoliosis patient, but first he needs to convince the boy's parents, who have rejected the child because of his disabilities.

10min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

Lee Aaker profile pictureLee AakerBenjy Miller
Helen Brown profile pictureHelen BrownMedical Social Worker
Henry Fonda profile pictureHenry FondaNarrator (voice)
Joseph Mell profile pictureJoseph MellPsychologist
Adam Williams profile pictureAdam WilliamsMr. Miller

About Benjy

Benjy Overview

Benjy is a 1951 American short documentary film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It won an Oscar in 1952 for Documentary Short Subject. Henry Fonda narrates this short film about a boy who was handicapped from birth. An orthopedic pediatrician wants to provide a therapeutic regimen that could cure the child, a scoliosis patient, but first he needs to convince the boy's parents, who have rejected the child because of his disabilities.

Runtime: 10min

Extra details

Original Title: Benjy
Original Language: English
Directed By: Fred Zinnemann