Independent Lens | YOUNG @ AT HEART | Film Clip #3 | PBS

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/young-at-heart "I'm learning his part just in case he doesn't make it. That's troopership."

The true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young@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 sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs, not an easy endeavor, for a concert in their home town, which succeeds in spite of several real heart breaking events.

YOUNG@HEART premieres January 12, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/young-at-heart

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Film & Animation

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• YOUNG HEART
• aging
• health
• living
• well
• singing

[hollyspry]

The word "inspirational" really doesn't even do this film justice. A truly remarkable piece of work!

[rmkepler]

I also enjoyed this documentary very much. It's a beautiful story about living life to its fullest.

[PROFILESophiaYates]

I loved this PBS special It actually made me cry. The song fix you just was so moving. Grt story!

[SpookyBrucey]

This is so inspirational!

[lialammas]

I just seen the movie and it is an wonderful idea and what a journey they had. I love their courage and persistence in doing some of the difficult songs. Very uplifting.