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The Elder Project
2010
2 h 11 min
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The Elder Project follows seven diverse seniors over two years and records their experiences through a series of short and candid episodic stories. As they face the possibility of increasing frailty and transitioning into more dependent-living scenarios, the elders talk of their concerns and eloquently express their desire to grow older with dignity and some control over their future.
The Elder Project follows seven diverse seniors over two years and records their experiences through a series of short and candid episodic stories. As they face the possibility of increasing frailty and transitioning into more dependent-living scenarios, the elders talk of their concerns and eloquently express their desire to grow older with dignity and some control over their future.
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participantArn LangnerClara PlanteJohn M. FlintJack McIntoshJoanna MatejkoNirmala AcharyaRuth Hamson
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writerEva Colmers
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directorEva Colmers
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producerBonnie Thompson
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editorBrenda Terning
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additional editingJimmy Bustos
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director of photographyTrevor Wilson
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additional photographyDaron DonahueSergio Olivares
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sound recordistLarry MacDonaldGerry ClarkeStan JacksonRosie Dransfeld
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sound designJohn Blerot
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online editorJoe Owens
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colouristJoe Owens
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researcher in developmentJane BisbeeJulia Necheff
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technical researchRobert ZimmermannCandice DesormeauxaAron MunsonScott Portingale
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music - performanceJohn Blerot
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music - writingBrewster M. Higley
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musicDaniel E. Kelley
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production coordinatorGinette D'SilvaSusan LewisFaye Yoneda
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production supervisorMark Power
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marketing managerKelly Fox
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program administratorDarin Clausen
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executive producerDavid Christensen
Ages 12 to 18
Study Guide
School subjects
Brainstorm the many disadvantages to aging in terms of mobility, housing,
health concerns and loneliness. Identify the various health issues presented
in this film. Discuss some of the ways that seniors can stave off many health
and living issues, including placement in a care facility. Is there one
particular profile in the film that resonated with you? Is there one person
you admire? Discuss the relationship between John and Jack.