fantastic fun! this film is about the final weeks of rehearsal for the young @ heart chorus, a senior group which performs originally staged music not traditionally performed by this age group. the median age of the group is 81yo. they are based in massachusetts, though they have even traveled to europe. "purple rain", "schizophrenia" by sonic youth, and james brown's "i feel good" are arranged by the director bob, who brings out the swag. its pretty great to see the seniors using a magnifying glass to read the extremely LARGE printouts of the lyrics in an effort to add new routines to the concert. the huge challenge? "yes you can", by donnie mcclurkin (with its 71 "cans"). these people really can't exactly sing....but the passion and the delight just reels in the viewer. a sad part is that several of these elderly folks suffer medical issues which limit their ability to participate in the performances that are so important to them. the scene of the performance at the prison after particularly sad news is quite emotional, as are the ultimate concert performances. truly uplifting. a tribute to the performers AND a tribute to director bob cilman. delightful.
i have to say, it was a welcome relief to watch this film on the heels of "the act of killing".
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