Music is – by-far – the centerpiece of Young@Heart. Chorus members ignore their doctors’ advice to rest and instead travel to rehearse with the group. Why? Because “singing does a lot for your whole body,” and it makes you “forget about creaky bones.” The chorus members believe that singing is a way of “expanding horizons” and “keeping the brain alive.” Besides, when audiences applaud on their feet and smiles spread, you can see in each singer’s wrinkled face that he/she loves it.
Among the pungent scents of urine, mothballs, and prune juice, there is wonder, beauty, and amusement in song. Seeing old folks boogie and discuss the correct way to insert a compact disc in a player is priceless. Witnessing songs and singers with lots of life is uplifting. Finding tears, joy, faith, hope, love, and laughs in a documentary is striking. Furthermore, viewing Young@Heart is like “acquiring 24 grandparents;” what else could be warmer?
Every person – young or old – should make time for Young@Heart. It’s hilarious and heartrending. Surely, the film will suck the tears out of your ducts and force you to rise to your feet and applaud. More importantly, you will walk away with a deeper appreciation of music, perseverance, and meeting your Maker with grace.
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