Cyber-Seniors
Saffron Cassaday
Canada, 2013, 74 min.
In English.
This film is family friendly.
A humorous and heartwarming documentary feature, CYBER-SENIORS chronicles the extraordinary journey of a group of senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet through the guidance of teenage mentors. Their exploration of cyber-space is catapulted to another level when 89 year-old Shura decides to create a YouTube cooking video, inspiring her fellow cyber-seniors to do the same. A spirited competition for video “views" evolves as hidden talents and competitive spirits are revealed. This charming film provides insight into the wonderful things that can happen when generation gaps are bridged and proves you are never too old to get 'connected'.
Category: Documentary.
Themes: Aging, Technology, World Cinema.
Monday, April 14
The Screening Room
4:00pm
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