Young At Heart
Watch TrailerMembers of the Young at Heart Chorus, their average age soaring past eighty, prepare for a pivotal hometown concert in Northampton. Under the exacting direction of Bob Cilman, they tackle an audacious repertoire spanning from Coldplay to Sonic Youth, shattering every preconception about senior citizens. Each rehearsal becomes a test of endurance as choristers navigate serious illnesses and the frailties of age. The camera captures not just artistic process but intimate dramas, wry humor, enduring friendships, and a breathtaking resilience that transforms music into a defiant answer to mortality itself.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Stephen Walker |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (51 votes) |
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This documentary transcends its form to become a profound meditation on the human spirit. Music here is not the end goal, but the language through which life, loss, and joy are articulated.
What lingers after the final frame is a quiet, unshakable conviction about the artistry of living itself. It offers catharsis without manipulation, where tears stem from awe, not pity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stephen Walker
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The vibrant chaos of the rehearsal room intertwined with hospital quiet; laughter cutting through fatigue, triumphant voices rising.
🎭 Cast
Joe Benoit
Himself - aged 83
Helen Boston
Herself - aged 76
Louise Canady
Herself - aged 77
Elaine Fligman
Herself - aged 83
Jean Florio
Herself - aged 83
Len Fontaine
Himself - aged 86
Stan Goldman
Himself - aged 76
Jeanne Hatch
Herself - aged 79
Eileen Hall
Herself - aged 92
Fred Knittle
Himself - aged 80
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