Shows older women involved in a variety of activities including exercise classes and dances. Shows them undertaking “alternative” health treatments such as chiropractry and acupuncture. Exposes the negative stereotyping of older women and investigates women’s fear of the aging process.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017748
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body image
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)