Sonny and Cornblatt

Sonny and Cornblatt

1991 · 32 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Two elderly men, a black man and a Jew, both widowers, try to bond with one another despite their very different backgrounds and customs.

Directed by Tom Brandau · Written by Tom Brandau

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