Angel and Big Joe

Angel and Big Joe is a 1975 American short drama film directed by Bert Salzman and starring Paul Sorvino and Dadi Pinero. It won an Oscar at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976 for Best Short Subject.

Premise
Angel (Dadi Pinero) portrays a young Chicano migrant worker, while Big Joe (Paul Sorvino) is a telephone lineman. Angel feels that he can trust no one, but Big Joe sets out to prove him wrong.

Cast

 * Paul Sorvino as Big Joe
 * Dadi Pinero as Angel
 * Gloria Irizarry as Mother
 * Nicky Irizarry (also known as Dr. Nick Karapasas) as Nicky

Reception
Angel and Big Joe was named to the list of ALA Notable Children's Videos in 1975.