Best Man

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Best Man: 'Best Boy' and All of Us Twenty Years Later

Best Man examines the life of seventy-year-old Philly Wohl, twenty years after Philly's journey toward independence from his family. First documented in the Oscar-winning film, Best Boy, the sequel Best Man examines Philly's life as it is today. He is still living in the same facility, which is a self-supporting group setting in Queens, New York. This film looks at his relationships with his surrogate family in the group home. Philly is portrayed as a content, kind-hearted man whose horizons have widened over time. His devoted and colorful sister, Frances, acts as Philly's primary non-institutional caregiver. Viewers are invited into the Wohl household to share the simple pleasures of Philly's visits such as preparing a favorite sandwich or chatting about the events of the past week. We watch Philly as he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah, signifying his symbolic transition from boy to man. Best Man celebrates the importance of family, traditions, and the warmth of shared kindness.

DATE: 1997

TOPICS:
Biography, Caregivers, Home/Hospice/Institutional Healthcare, Intergenerational

CREDITS:
Producer / Director: Ira Wohl

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Color
87 minutes
Original Format: 16mm

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