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DOCUMENTARY . 1970 . 0h 20m

A Long Way from Nowhere_

A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Starring Paul Newman
0h 20m
Runtime
1970
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Updated Feb 16, 2026
A Long Way from Nowhere poster

A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

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Paul Newman stars as Narrator in A Long Way from Nowhere.
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A Long Way from Nowhere was released 56 years ago in 1970.
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A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children ...
A Long Way from Nowhere is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 20m.

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What is A Long Way from Nowhere about?
A Long Way from Nowhere is a 1970 American short documentary film produced and directed by Bob Aller. The film traces the progress of four autistic children over one year in a behavioral modification program conducted by psychologist Ivar Lovaas. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
How long is A Long Way from Nowhere?
A Long Way from Nowhere has a runtime of 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Who stars in A Long Way from Nowhere?
The cast of A Long Way from Nowhere includes Paul Newman.

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