Movies
Leo Beuerman
- October 1, 1969
- 13 min.
- Documentary
- United States
United States
Leo Beuerman is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Gene Boomer. It tells the story of Leo Beuerman (1902–1974), a diminutive, disabled man who sold pencils and became a fixture on the downtown sidewalks of Lawrence, Kansas in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to his determination. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Original title: Leo Beuerman
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Academy Awards #42 - 1970
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Documentary Short Film | — | — |
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