Tells the story of an elderly woman and her young helper who enjoy working together at the flea market, until a stranger makes a remarkable offer to buy and care for the woman. Focuses on the needs and feelings of the elderly in modern society.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015856
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aged - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aged - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and the aged
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged women - Health and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)