Discover
King Gimp is a 1999 documentary that was awarded the 2000 Oscar for Best Short Subject Documentary and 2000 Peabody Award. King Gimp follows the life of artist Dan Keplinger of Towson, Maryland, who has cerebral palsy. Filmmakers Susan Hannah Hadary and William A. Whiteford, of the University of Maryland Video Press and Tapestry International Productions produced the film. Geof Bartz, A.C.E. edited the final version.
Original Release
01/01/1999
US Release
01/01/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Hungerford | |
| Dan Keplinger | Self - King Gimp |
Directors
Susan Hannah Hadary, William A. Whiteford
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Hungerford | |
| Dan Keplinger | Self - King Gimp |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sheila Nevins | Executive Producer |
| Nancy Walzog | Executive Producer |
| Susan Hannah Hadary | Producer |
| William A. Whiteford | Producer |
| Lisa Heller | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Nominated |
| 2000 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Short Subjects | Won |
