You Don't Have to DieYou Don't Have to Die is a 1988 American short documentary film about a young boy and his successful battle against cancer, directed by Malcolm Clarke and Bill Guttentag.ProductionSome scenes were animated by John Canemaker.AccoladesIn 1989, it won an Oscar for Documentary Short Subject at the 61st Academy Awards.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