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Release: April 9, 2008
Directed by: Stephen Walker
Produced by: Sally George
Executive Produced by: Hannah Beckerman
Cast: Young @ Heart Chorus, Bob Cilman
Prepare to be entertained 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 The Clash 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 friendship, creative inspiration, and reaching beyond expectations.
I walked into young @ heart having no idea what it was about. I thought it was just a movie when I realised it was a doco I almost walked out but after 5 minutes in the movie those beautiful people had captured me. I enjoyed every minute of it bawling my eyes out in parts of it. We just got it in New Zealand and I was inspired by it. We need to encourage more old people to live their lives right to the end as these people do.