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John Korty
Director 1936 - 2022

John Korty

Lafayette, Indiana, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Korty (born July 22, 1936 – March 9, 2022) is an American film director and animator, best known for the television film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and the documentary Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen... Read full bio →

Directed Films

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5 titles
Long Road Home

Long Road Home

John Korty 1991 1h 18m

A drama depicting the trials of a family of share croppers.

Baby Girl Scott

Baby Girl Scott

John Korty 1987 1h 40m

The story of the Scotts, a young couple whose first child is born dangerously early, weighing less than a pound and a half. As they endure the anguish and struggle to help keep their baby alive, they discover what real love, courage and triumph are in the face of tragedy.

The Ewok Adventure

The Ewok Adventure

John Korty 1984 1h 37m 6.3

Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children on a quest to find their parents.

Oliver's Story

Oliver's Story

John Korty 1978 1h 31m

Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm.

Who Are the DeBolts? [And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?]

Who Are the DeBolts? [And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?]

John Korty 1977 1h 12m

Dorothy and Bob DeBolt's tale of the struggles and joys involved in their 19 adopted children, many of who are physically disabled war orphans.

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