Young@Heart

2008 Documentary ★ 7.9/10

Released 5/23/2008 (United States)

📖 Storyline

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 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. —Fox SearchlightDocuments 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 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. —Fox Searchlight

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Stephen Walker, Sally George

Main Star Joe Benoit, Character: Self - aged 83 - Young @ Heart Chorus

Supporting Helen Boston (as Self - aged 76 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Louise Canady (as Self - aged 77 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Elaine Fligman (as Self - aged 83 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Jean Florio (as Self - aged 83 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Len Fontaine (as Self - aged 86 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Stan Goldman (as Self - aged 76 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Jeanne Hatch (as Self - aged 79 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Eileen Hall (as Self - aged 92 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Donald Jones (as Self - aged 76 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Fred Knittle (as Self - aged 80 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Norma Landry (as Self - aged 78 - Young @ Heart Chorus), John Larareo (as Self - aged 74 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Patricia Larese (as Self - aged 75 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Miriam Leader (as Self - aged 87 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Patsy Linderme (as Self - aged 75 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Brock Lynch (as Self - aged 81 - Young @ Heart Chorus), Steve Martin (as Self - aged 77 - Young @ Heart Chorus)