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Synopsis

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.

Film Information

• Genre: Documentary
• Director: Stephen Walker
• Running Time: 109 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: PG
• Language: English
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Reviews

"If Young at Heart were merely a cheeky presentation of codgers belting out inappropriate tunes, it would be a curiosity and nothing more. But by getting inside the lives of a few of its members, the movie ultimately paints a moving portrait of senior citizens who believe it's better to burn out than fade away."

   - Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian

"They also make joyful music, communicated, both by the singers and their playful, sensitive documentarian, with an authority that quite knocks off socks."

   - Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"An exuberant, affectionate documentary."

   - Jessica Reaves, Chicago Tribune

"A heartening and poignant affirmation of the transformative power of music."

   - Claudia Puig, USA Today

"Vibrant and vivacious documentary."

   - Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

Showtimes

• Wednesday, May 21st
  6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Thursday, May 22nd
  6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 23rd
  4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Saturday, May 24th
  1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Sunday, May 25th
  1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
• Monday, May 26th
  4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, May 27th
  6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 28th
  6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Thursday, May 29th
  6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 30th
  4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Saturday, May 31st
  1:30 pm, 4:00 pm
• Sunday, June 1st
  1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
• Monday, June 2nd
  4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, June 3rd
  4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm
• Wednesday, June 4th
  4:30 pm
• Thursday, June 5th
  4:30 pm
• Friday, June 6th
  4:30 pm
• Saturday, June 7th
  2:00 pm
• Sunday, June 8th
  2:00 pm
• Monday, June 9th
  4:30 pm
• Tuesday, June 10th
  4:30 pm