The steps of age
- Series Title(s):
- Emotions of everyday living
- Contributor(s):
- Kaufman, M. Ralph (Moses Ralph), 1900-1977, consultant Levitt, Helen, film producer Maddow, Ben, 1909-1992, film director, screenwriter Mental Health Film Board (New York, N.Y.), issuing body. Film Documents, Inc., production body. South Carolina. Department of Mental Health, presenter. National Association for Mental Health (U.S.), sponsoring body.
- Publication:
- Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2016 and Original version: New York, NY : Mental Health Film Board, Inc., c1950
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Aged -- psychology Retirement -- psychology Aging -- psychology Mental Disorders -- psychology
- Abstract:
- Describes the challenges of aging as seen through the eyes of a woman, Mrs. Potter, whose husband becomes listless and unhappy following his forced retirement at age 65. She worries about him and knows that his lack of engagement is not emotionally healthy. When he dies after a few years of retirement, she gives up her home and goes to live with her daughter's family, which also presents challenges. The woman reflects on how to manage these life changes, and how to continue to live a rewarding, enaged life. She seeks a job but is turned away, apparently because the dress shop that is hiring prefers someone younger. She has some disagreements with her daughter about child-rearing. Ultimately, she and her daugher both conclude that they must show more respect and appreciation for one another.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 025 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Sound
- Credits:
- Psychiatric consultant, M. Ralph Kaufman ; produced by Helen Levitt ; written and directed by Ben Maddow.
- Provenance:
- Purchase; Australian Centre for the Moving Image; 20160622; Acc# 2016-09.
- Technique:
- Live action
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101691436 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101691436