| Sunday Oct 26, 2014 3:30 PM - Sunday Oct 26, 2014 6:00 PM | $10.00 - $12.00 |
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BEST OF THE FEST: DOCUMENTARY "Cyber-Seniors" presented by the High Falls Film Festival
Directed by: Saffron Cassaday
Genre: Documentary (75 minutes)
Country: Canada, Language: English
What happens when a group of seniors (77 to 93), guided by teenage (15-20) "mentors," learn how to roam the internet? Among other things, new connections with friends and family are forged, new answers to old questions are discovered, andmost surprisinglycompetitive spirits and hidden talents are unleashed when an 89 year-old's YouTube cooking video sparks a rivalry for the most "views." Inspired by director Saffron Cassaday's teen-age sisters who, after seeing their grandparents' lives expand when they got connected, recruited other teens to teach seniors internet skills. This humorous, heartwarming film proves you're never too old to surf (the web).
Synopsis:
A humorous and heartwarming documentary, 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 video. A spirited video competition for the most "views" evolves as the cyber-seniors' hidden talents and competitive spirits are revealed. Cyber-Seniors provides insight into the wonderful things that can happen when generation gaps are bridged, proving you are never too old to get "connected."
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LocationLittle Theatre 1 (View)
240 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
United States
Categories
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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