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A Different Approach

  • 19781978
  • 21m
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7.4/10
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A Different Approach (1978)
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An all-star educational film about the positive side of hiring people with disabilities. A board sit and watch the film Michael Keaton's character's assembled to sell companies on hiring the... Read allAn all-star educational film about the positive side of hiring people with disabilities. A board sit and watch the film Michael Keaton's character's assembled to sell companies on hiring the handicapped, which takes "a different approach" by combining several approaches--most of ... Read allAn all-star educational film about the positive side of hiring people with disabilities. A board sit and watch the film Michael Keaton's character's assembled to sell companies on hiring the handicapped, which takes "a different approach" by combining several approaches--most of them suggested by Hollywood personalities.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
65
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    • Fern Field
    • Jim Belcher
  • Stars
    • Beverly Archer
    • Carl Ballantine
    • Sorrell Booke
    • Fern Field
    • Jim Belcher
  • Stars
    • Beverly Archer
    • Carl Ballantine
    • Sorrell Booke
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Beverly Archer
    • Grocery Shopper
    Carl Ballantine
    Carl Ballantine
    Sorrell Booke
    Sorrell Booke
    • Harry
    Helen Page Camp
    Helen Page Camp
    Larry Gelman
    Larry Gelman
    Norman Hartweg
    Howard Itzkowitz
    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Howard
    Martin Kosleck
    Martin Kosleck
    • Dr. Liebling
    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Charlotte Rae
    Robert Ridgely
    Robert Ridgely
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson
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    Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz
    • Self
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
      Stockard Channing
      Stockard Channing
      • Self
      Norman Lear
      Norman Lear
      • Self
      Rue McClanahan
      Rue McClanahan
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      Martin Mull
      Martin Mull
        • Fern Field
        • Jim Belcher
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      Are you tired of only wondering about this?.....
      .....then by all means let me know directly at the above e-mail address so that I may arrange for a copy for you. A true wonder with much to recommend it, including a fascinating early appearance by Michael Keaton as a socially pro-active young filmmaker trying to pitch his latest work, a curious musical designed as a plea for hiring the handicapped (or rather, the physically challenged, for those partial to being politically correct without fail). To help drive home his message on behalf of the disabled, he's recruited a motley crew of 'able' supporting characters played by the likes of Carroll O'Connor and Betty White….indeed, all playing themselves. A genuine curiosity piece that really must be seen and heard to be truly appreciated. And once seen and heard, it will never be forgotten.
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      • 21 minutes
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        • Mono

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