Board and Care (1980)

*Board and Care* is a 1980 short film by Ron Ellis Films that won an Academy Award in 1979. This touching story follows a young man and woman with Down syndrome as they meet, fall in love, and experience the heartbreak of being separated due to societal misunderstandings about their capacity for deep emotion and connection. The film poignantly explores themes of love, independence, and the emotional lives of people with intellectual disabilities, making it a unique and moving piece that continues to resonate for its compassionate portrayal.