Sep 8 2008 - 7:00pm
Season passes will be on sale! Come early to allow time to make your purchase.
IFF Fall Season 2008:
September 8 YOUNG @ HEART (UK)
October 6 AMAL (Can)
November 3 STONE ANGEL (Can)
December 1 MONGOL (Ger/Kaz/Rus)
Young @ Heart documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music is unexpected, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs, for example, by James Brown, and Sonic Youth. Although they have toured Europe and sung for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs, not an easy endeavour, for a concert in their home town, which succeeds in spite of several real heart breaking events Young @ Heart is a humorous and inspiring documentary that challenges the stereotypes of old age in a world obsessed with eternal youth. It was a hit among audience and critics at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and winner of an audience award at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival.
“Truth is, any heart that's open can connect with this vital, amusing,good rocking and very inspiring story.” - Jonathan Takiff, Philadelphia Daily News
“Nothing prepared me for the unexpected resonance of this life-affirming, death-defying group portrait. Their advanced years have the effect of rejuvenating the lyrics and meaning of every number." - Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Tickets at the door:
FDAC Members - $9/adult; $8/youth
Regular admission - $10/adult; $9/youth
For more information or to become a member of the Arts Station, contact Oz at 423-4842 or info@theartsstation.com.
