The Quiet One (1948)
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Donald (Donald Thompson) is a deeply troubled young boy. Though he spent his early years on the streets of New York, Donald now resides at the Wiltwyck School for Boys in a small town. In this movie, which blends documentary and narrative filmmaking, the school's psychiatric counselor (Clarence Cooper) and Donald himself recount the boy's story, focusing on the tragic events that led to his long-term refusal to speak, his being sent to away to school and his ongoing rehabilitation process.
Among the 10 Best Films, 1948-49 New York Times
Best Documentary Feature nominee, 1948 Academy Awards
Best Story and Screenplay nominee, 1949 Academy Awards
Best Picture nominee, 1949 National Board of Review
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Among the 10 Best Films, 1948-49 New York Times
Best Documentary Feature nominee, 1948 Academy Awards
Best Story and Screenplay nominee, 1949 Academy Awards
Best Picture nominee, 1949 National Board of Review
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Reelblack's mission is to educate, elevate, entertain, enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at Reelblack@mail.com and info@reelblack.com with details and it will be promptly removed.
