Story
Young@Heart is a chorus group of very elderly singers, with an average age of 80, who perform in the US and have toured Europe. Surprisingly, and sometimes comically, the music is contemporary and classic rock ’n roll including hits by the Clash, Sonic Youth and the Ramones. This film is a documentary by Stephen Walker, about Young@Heart as a group and as individuals, displaying their artistic talents which are brought together so well by director Bob Cilman. It is inspiring to see a diverse group of people overcoming the isolating effects of old age and coping with ill health and heartbreaking losses while embracing the joy that music and friendship provide them.
Themes
Ageing and dying
Violence
There is no violence in this movie.
Sexual references
Some mild sexual innuendo in conversations between the interviewer and choir members, including
- a joking discussion about a comic “sexy beast” statuette owned by one man
Alcohol, drugs and other substances
There is some use of substances in this movie, including:
- some alcohol drinking
Nudity and sexual activity
None of concern
Product placement
None of concern
Coarse language
None of concern
Ideas to discuss with your children
Young@Heart was originally made as a BBC documentary aimed mainly at an adult audience. Its main messages are that you’re never too old to try something new and that you should live life to the full.