| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 57 min.)) : sound, color with black and white sequences |
| Summary |
Do Not Go Gently celebrates the lives, work and wisdom of three remarkable artists who have maintained their creative productivity well into their golden years. Their stories illustrate the role of creativity and art in contributing to a long, happy, healthy and vibrant life. Narrated by famed newsman (and nonagenarian) Walter Cronkite, Do Not Go Gently follows 82-year-old quilter Arlonzia Pettway, 90-year-old ballet dancer Frederic Franklin and 109-year-old composer Leo Ornstein to illuminate their experiences as part of America's fastest-growing age group -- men and women 85 and older. Do Not Go Gently uncovers the science of lifelong creativity through interviews with gerontologist Dr. Gene Cohen, whose groundbreaking work provides a deeper understanding of the aging brain. The program also documents the importance of creative outlets to older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other age-related disabilities |
| Notes |
Originally produced as a documentary film in 2007 |
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"©2007 NEWIST/CESA 7" |
| Credits |
Producer, director, writer, Melissa Godoy ; executive producer, Eileen Littig ; cinematographer, Mike Bizzarri ; editors, Ben Bolton, Jeff Glaza |
| Performer |
Narrator, Walter Cronkite |
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Featuring: Arlonzia Pettway, Frederic Franklin, Leo Ornstein, Dr. Gene Cohen, and others |
| Notes |
English captions available |
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Online resource; title from title screen |
| Subject |
Pettway, Arlonzia, 1923-
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Franklin, Frederic, 1914-2013.
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Ornstein, Leo, 1892-2002.
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Older artists -- United States
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Creative ability in old age.
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Arts and older people.
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Older people -- Psychology.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Godoy, Melissa Littig, film producer, film director.
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Littig, Eileen, film producer.
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Cronkite, Walter, narrator.
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Cohen, Gene D., on-screen participant.
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Northeastern Wisconsin In-School Telecommunications (University of Wisconsin--Green Bay)
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Wisconsin. Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 7.
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