Documentary
Documentary - Musical
United Kingdom 2007 | 107 Min
Subtitles in French Dutch
Rock 'n Roll never dies
Genre
Documentary Musical
Subjects
music old age singing massachusetts seniors northampton new england rock music
Language
English
Story
Young@Heart, a chorus of twenty-two senior citizens with an average age of eighty, is directed by a frequently demanding Bob Cilman. In preparation for a concert in their hometown of Northampton, Massachusetts, they spend two months learning new material ranging from James Brown to the Pointer Sisters to The Clash and Sonic Youth, a task that's daunting for them and frequently frustrating for Cilman. At one point they take a break to visit a nearby low-security prison and entertain the inmates, who literally and figuratively embrace them after they perform. The group's determination to succeed increases with the passing of two of their members in rapid succession, and the concert proves to be a major success with the community.
Director
Stephen WalkerWriter
Cast
Producers
Sally GeorgeCinematographer
Ed Marritz, Simon Poulter
Production Designer
Editors
Chris KingComposer
Musicians