King Gimp

King Gimp is an American documentary from the year 1999.

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The film describes the life of artist Dan Keplinger. The painter fell ill as a child infantile Zerabralparese that led to disability, which forced Keplinger to get around in a wheelchair. Even his speech center was damaged. Keplinger was in spite of his art and his intelligence victims of ridicule and hostility from others.

Awards

2000, the film in the category Best Short Documentary was awarded the Oscar.

For the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program, he received a nomination.