A discussion of the problems confronting old age. The effect of inactivity on the lives of a crane-driver and his wife after his retirement are shown.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010241
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Retirement
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Old age
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Old age
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Retirement
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy