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Trigger Films on Aging: "To Market, to Market," "Mrs. P.," "The Center," "Dinner" (1971)

1971 · Short film · 16 min

Synopsis

Presents five vignettes about aging, designed to trigger discussion: A cheerful elderly woman has a fine time in a supermarket until she hands food stamps to the checkout girl; an elderly volunteer looses her job because she lacks mobility; young and old come into conflict at a recreational center; an elderly woman prepares a solitary but stylishly served supper; moving men cart away her furniture as an elderly woman sits and stares

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Running time
16 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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