Presents a series of character studies of what it is like to be old in America, as seen through the eyes of a young nurse and writer in both rural and urban settings. Reel two begins with a quick overview of the physiological signs of ageing. The film then examines the plight of old people, hospital treatment, old-age homes and accommodation in general. Good sharp dialogue used by main characters to highlight the plight of the unwealthy elderly.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506157
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aged - Services for - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Old age
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Home care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Hospital care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Institutional care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Integrated care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Human physiology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Old age
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)