Similar to 2008, the Arts & Humanities in Health & Medicine Program at the University of Alberta has helped to organize two film screenings to inspire audiences about the experience of creative aging through the arts - in partnership (respectively) with Edmonton Public Library and United Active Living Inc.
FREE Admission … (pay what you can)
Admission is on a first come/ first seated basis!
All are welcome!
A Q&A session will take place following each screening with invited discussants.
- Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Edmonton Public Library, Stanley Milner Theatre Auditorium - FREE (PWYC)
Gotta Dance (2008, 93 min, US)
Chronicles the first-ever, senior citizen hip-hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets Basketball team, 12 women and man - all dance team newbies, from auditions through to center court stardom. http://www.gottadancethemovie.com/html/thefilmmakers.html
This screening is sponsored by the Edmonton Public Library - http://www.epl.ca , and the Arts & Humanities in Health & Medicine Program - http://www.ahhm.med.ualberta.ca/.
Discussants – TBD
Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Metro Cinema, Zeidler Hall in the Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101A Ave - FREE (PWYC)
Young @ Heart (2007, 107 min, UK)
Prepare to be floored by the inspiring individuals of Young @ Heart, a New England senior citizens chorus that has delighted audiences worldwide with their covers of songs by everyone from Led Zeppelin to Coldplay. As Stephen Walker’s documentary begins, the retirees, led by their strict musical director, are rehearsing their new show, struggling with a discordant Sonic Youth number and giving new meaning to James Brown’s I Feel Good. What ultimately emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to the simple things these seniors value: old friendships, new challenges and a little time in the spotlight. http://www.foxsearchlight.com/youngatheart/; http://www.metrocinema.org/film_view/2180/
This screening is sponsored by United Active Living Inc - http://www.unitedactiveliving.com/ and the Arts & Humanities in Health & Medicine Program - http://www.ahhm.med.ualberta.ca.
Discussants – TBD
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** Please contact pbrett-maclean at med.ualberta.ca to suggest films that we might consider including in next year’s film festival. **
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