Ron Ellis (filmmaker)

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Ron Ellis
Occupation(s)Producer, film director, writer

Ron Ellis is a filmmaker known for his work dealing with intellectual disability.

In 1980, Ellis won an Academy Award (with Sarah Pillsbury) for Best Short Film, Live Action for Board and Care , a love story involving two young people who have Down Syndrome. [1]

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References

  1. "1979 Oscars – Winners and Nominees". Pop Culture Madeness.com. Retrieved December 14, 2009.