The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
GPTKB entity
Statements (214)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
gptkb:novel gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Travolta
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1976
gptkb:film television. The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (film) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film a true story a real-life case |
| gptkbp:addresses |
the challenges of living with a disability
the impact of illness on families |
| gptkbp:aired_on |
gptkb:television_series
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| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
remains a classic children's story.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:G._B._Trudeau
Gail Rock |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
Emmy nominations nominated for Emmy Awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
true story
a true story the life of David Vetter The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (book) |
| gptkbp:book_format |
hardcover
fiction. simple and engaging. |
| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:film
television ratings success |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Gina
gptkb:Dr._Hargrove Adele Lubitch Dr. Lubitch Mr. Lubitch Mrs. Lubitch Todd Lubitch David Vetter. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
David learns to cope with his limitations
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| gptkbp:character_development |
focuses on David's struggles
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
David's family and friends
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
brave and curious.
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Rosher
gptkb:Charles_F._Wheeler |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Fred_Karlin
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| gptkbp:conflict |
David's desire for normalcy
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:covered_by |
features a boy in a bubble
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussions on health and isolation
influenced discussions on health and disability discussions on health and isolation. influenced discussions on health and isolation increased awareness of immunodeficiency disorders |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
often referenced in discussions about health and childhood.
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the challenges of living with SCID
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Randal_Kleiser
various directors |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Randal_Kleiser
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| gptkbp:discusses |
often discussed in classrooms.
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:ABC
gptkb:ABC_Television |
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:John_F._Burnett
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| gptkbp:education |
teaches about health and acceptance
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| gptkbp:explores |
themes of isolation
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| gptkbp:features |
a love story
a plastic bubble as a central element |
| gptkbp:features_character |
Tod's parents
a boy named Tod a girl named Gina |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:John_Travolta
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1976
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| gptkbp:first_published |
available in libraries.
importance of empathy. suburban neighborhood. |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Boy_in_the_Plastic_Bubble_(remake)
gptkb:The_Boy_in_the_Plastic_Bubble:_A_Novel The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (2001) |
| gptkbp:follows |
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (novel)
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (play) a boy with a rare immune deficiency The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (original story) |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School gptkb:book |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
other works about disabilities
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| gptkbp:has_theme |
love and friendship
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| gptkbp:highlights |
the importance of medical research
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
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| gptkbp:includes |
elements of drama
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:The_Bubble_Boy_Syndrome
discussions on mental health awareness of childhood diseases discussions on social isolation discussions on medical ethics discussions on the importance of friendship other films about health issues television shows about medical conditions discussions on parental care discussions on the impact of technology on health discussions on the importance of community support discussions on the role of family in health care public perception of immunodeficiency disorders |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced other media.
Gail Rock's experiences. inspired discussions on health issues. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
biographical films
family films romantic dramas coming-of-age films teen dramas medical dramas films about childhood social issues films films about disabilities The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (real-life story) real-life story of David Vetter |
| gptkbp:influences |
other children's books about health issues
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
true story
real-life case of David Vetter David Vetter's life |
| gptkbp:inspired |
awareness of SCID
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:David_Vetter
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:is_about |
a boy's struggle for normalcy
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the concept of a 'bubble boy'
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DJ
various streaming platforms |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a cult classic
a significant work in American theater a poignant tale |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a significant film in medical history
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
raising awareness about SCID
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its emotional impact
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| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
David's quest for connection.
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American theater canon
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
remains popular in educational settings.
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| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
theater critics
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-394-49000-0
978-0060244944 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a notable TV film
remains a notable children's book |
| gptkbp:level |
grade 4-6
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:literary_work
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:David
Todd Lubitch |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Fred_Karlin
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
told from a child's perspective. |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
loneliness and friendship
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
John Travolta's early career role.
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its unique premise
John Travolta's early role |
| gptkbp:page_count |
128
192 |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various theaters
schools and community theaters |
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy with a rare immune deficiency lives in a plastic bubble.
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| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A boy with a rare immune disorder lives in a plastic bubble.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:television_series
1976-01-01 |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
January 16, 1976
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:ABC
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
various production companies
ABC Movie of the Week |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:ABC_Circle_Films
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1976
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkb:Random_House |
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
children and young adults
well-received by educators. |
| gptkbp:received |
critical acclaim
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1976
1976-01-01 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1976
1976-12-24 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1976
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
acceptance of his condition
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
96 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Larry_Cohen
Gordon Gordon Gordon Farr |
| gptkbp:series |
standalone
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
the 1970s
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:legislation gptkb:California gptkb:United_States gptkb:High_School home |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:John_Travolta
gptkb:Diana_Hyland |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
plastic bubble represents isolation
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
young readers
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:family love isolation health issues overcoming adversity adolescence |
| gptkbp:themes |
overcoming adversity.
friendship and acceptance. |
| gptkbp:viewership |
high ratings
high ratings on ABC. |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
|