Sonny and Cornblatt

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Sonny and Cornblatt

Sonny Jackson and Harry Cornblatt are two elderly men who appear to definitely dislike one another. When Harry's wife dies, Sonny (a widower himself) tries to befriend Harry, but Harry is far from receptive to his overtures. As time progresses, Harry submits towards Sonny's gruff and somewhat forceful attempts of friendship. Insults shouted through an open window lead to card games, long walks, and shared dinners. As the two men become more comfortable together, Sonny offers Harry the hope that meaning and love still exist in this world even though he will never stop missing his departed wife. Unwillingly, Harry begins to realize the truth to Sonny's words, as he is able to reach out to a young boy desperately in need of the wisdom and traditions only he can offer. What results is a sensitive, comic, and sometimes combative story of one man's struggle to convince the other that life and friendship are precious at any age.

DATE: 1991

TOPICS:
Friendship, Multi-Ethnic / Cross-Cultural

CREDITS:
Producers / Directors: Tom Brandau, Kerry Craven, and Kathi Ash

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Color
33 minutes

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