Home for Life depicts the experiences of two elderly people in their first month at a home for the aged. One is a woman whose struggle to remain useful in her son and daughter-in-law's home is no longer appreciated. The other is a widower, without a family, who suddenly realizes he can no longer take care of himself. The film offers an unblinking look at the feelings of the two new residents in their encounters with other residents, medical staff, social workers, psychiatrists and family. A touching, sometimes painfully honest dramatic experience, it is valuable for in-service staff training, and for all other audiences both professional and non-professional, interested in the problems of the aged.
80 minutes
Kartemquin screenings this week
April 20, 2008
A reminder to join us for two Kartemquin screenings this week...
First, Kartemquin's first film, Home for Life is screening on Wednesday night the 23rd at 7:30pm in Evanston as a part of the REELTIME series. Read about it in the Chicago Reader. Join filmmakers Gordon Quinn and Jerry Temaner for this evening of documentary and discussion. Get the details
Also, Vietnam Long Time Coming, is screening on Saturday night the 26th at 5:45pm at the Hyde Park Art Center as a part of their Creative Move event. Director Jerry Blumenthal will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards. Get the details.
We hope you can join us!
- Producers
- Gerald Temaner
- Gordon Quinn
- Directors
- Gerald Temaner
- Gordon Quinn
- Camera
- Gordon Quinn
“The directors have recorded moments of deep human emotion. Their cameras allow participants to speak for themselves—but they also allow the observer to see a great deal that is not spoken aloud.”
—-Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago International Film Festival – Chicago Award
Edinburgh Film Festival – Official Selection
New York Film Festival – Official Selection