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Synopsis
The Young@Heart Chorus is a vocal group from Northampton, Massachusetts who have earned an international reputation for their unique interpretations of songs by Sonic Youth, the Ramones and the Clash. However, this isn't a teenage garage band attacking the classic punk rock songbook -- the Young@Heart Chorus is comprised of twenty-two senior citizens whose average age is eighty, and under director Bob Cilian they've gained a degree of fame for their enthusiastic a capella renditions of well-known rock and roll tunes. Filmmaker Stephen Walker spent several weeks with the members of the Young@Heart Chorus as they rehearsed for their annual concert in Northampton, and Young@Heart is a documentary which offers a look at their rigorous rehearsal process, the background of several members, and their efforts to stay active and think positive, even as their friends succumb to old age. Produced for British television, Young@Heart was screened in competition at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Joe Benoit Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Bob Cilman Himself - Young@Heart Chorus Musical Director
Dora B. Morrow Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Helen Boston Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Louise Canady Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Elaine Fligman Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Jean Florio Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Len Fontaine Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Stan Goldman Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Jeanne Hatch Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Eileen Hall Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Donald Jones Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Fred Knittle Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Norma Landry Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
John Larareo Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Miriam Leader Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Patsy Linderme Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Brock Lynch Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Steve Martin Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Joe Mitchell Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Gloria Parker Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Liria Petrides Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Ed Rehor Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Janice St. Laurence Herself - Young@Heart Chorus
Bob Salvini Himself - Young@Heart Chorus
Jack Schnepp Himself - Young@Heart Chorus

Production Crew

Eddie Marritz Cinematographer
Stephen Walker Director
Chris King Editor
Hannah Beckerman Executive Producer
Sally George Producer
Tracy Garrett Production Manager
Mark Mandler Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2008
Runtime: 135
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
for some mild language and thematic elements
Category: Documentary


Produced by
Walker George Films

Release
April 18, 2008 (USA - Limited)
by Fox Searchlight

Awards
2007 - Audience Award - Best International Feature - Los Angeles Film Festival
2007 - Audience Award - Los Angeles Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - South by Southwest Film Conference and
2008 - Film Presented - Florida Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Melbourne International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - SXSW
2008 - Best Documentary Feature - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Documentary - Southeastern Film Critics Association
2008 - IDA/Alan Ett Music Documentary Award - International Documentary Association