35. BEEN RICH ALL MY LIFE

they were the chorus girls of the apollo theater, back in the 30's.  now (well in '06 when the film was made), they are the silver belles.  6 women, come together to continue decades of friendship and dance.  we learn a little about each of them and see rehearsals and performances.  the youngest is 86; the "queen" bertye lou, is 93, and the center of the group.  we see her at her feisty best and we see her decline.  the women are fun and vibrant; they came out of a time when they were the draw of the theater at the time; out of segregation.  they all seem to cherish their dance and they all seem invigorated by memories.  i don't know that i learned so much, other than seeing how passion and a zest for life creates a fulfilling senior time of life.    the best line in the film?  these women have flavor; the put seasoning into their steps.  oh, to have the soul of a silver belle!