You Don't Have to Die

1988 film

  • 1988 (1988)
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You Don't Have to Die is a 1988 American short documentary film about a young boy (Jason Gaes) and his successful battle against cancer, directed by Malcolm Clarke and Bill Guttentag.

Production

Some scenes were animated by John Canemaker.[2][3]

Accolades

In 1989, it won an Oscar for Documentary Short Subject at the 61st Academy Awards.[4][5]

Cast

  • Jason Gaes as himself
  • Adam Gaes as himself
  • Craig Gaes as himself
  • Geralyn Gaes as herself
  • Melissa Gaes as herself
  • Tim Gaes as himself

References

  1. ^ Documentary Winners: 1989 Oscars
  2. ^ "You Don't Have to Die". www.tcm.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Animated World of John Canemaker". www.awn.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "The 61st Academy Awards (1989) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  5. ^ "Hollywood.com: You Don't Have to Die". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2008.
  • You Don't Have to Die at IMDb
  • Video on YouTube, posted by John Canemaker
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