''You Don't Have to Die'' is a 1988 American

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about a young boy (Jason Gaes) and his successful battle against cancer, directed by

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and Bill Guttentag.

Production

Some scenes were animated by

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Accolades

In 1989, it won an

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for Documentary Short Subject at the

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Cast

* Jason Gaes as himself * Adam Gaes as himself * Craig Gaes as himself * Geralyn Gaes as herself * Melissa Gaes as herself * Tim Gaes as himself

References

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