Overview
Eighteen months in the life of 89 years old Viola Dees as she tries of persuade Los Angeles authorities that she can care for her grandson, 9-year-old Walter.
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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) (2001)
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Music
Music by Bobby McFerrin
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Tamara Goldsworthy
Details
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- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 31, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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