Being Different
Watch TrailerA tribute to the spirit and humanity of people who are physically different from the average: very tall and very large men and women, a bearded woman and her long-time husband, Siamese twins joined at the midsection, and several little people including actor Billy Barty. We meet some at Gibsonton, Florida, where carnival folk winter. They talk about their lives and accomplishments. The camera also goes on the road to visit a grandfather with a distinctive face, a legless mechanic from Kentucky on a second honeymoon in LA, a marathon runner and motivational speaker who has no feet, a karate student with partial limbs, and an armless, down-to-earth mom in Texas.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Harry Rasky |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Being Different has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Christopher Plummer
Self (Narrator) (voice)
Billy Barty
Self
Bob Melvin
Self (The Man with Two Faces)
Sandra Elaine Allen
Self (Tallest woman in the world)
Jo-Ann Cantilla
Self
Louise Capps
Self
Paul Fishe
Self (729 lb man)
Ronnie Galyon
Self
Donnie Galyon
Self
Dolly Reagan
Self (The Human Doll)
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