The steps of age

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
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, engaged 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 daughter 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
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)
OCLC no.:
971613313
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101691436