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Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars
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Alvin Sargent wins the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) for Ordinary People, and Bo Goldman wins the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) for Melvin and Howard at the 53rd Academy Awards. Peter Ustinov presents the awards; hosted by Johnny Carson. Watch more of the 1981 Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDO2x9ClhRsdL2DbgFYHMM3Z
Ordinary People
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.

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