Sunset Story

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One of the best documentaries I've seen, 2008-11-05
I'm a documentary nut and picked this up on a fluke. What incredible people are in this film! And the idea of a old folks' home for political progressives (built in the early 1930s), what an amazing assemblage of wonderful people who've had such full and amazing lives. This movie made me laugh, it made my cry and it touched me. I hope that I never forget it. br / br /I think sometimes people tend to lump the elderly into a group and make generalizations, this movie shows the incredible variety, vitality, and wonderful, amazing, world changing lives that these humble people have led. br / br /Do yourself a favor and get this film! It's uplifting and made me want to get off of my duff and do something for the betterment of personkind. The day after I watched it, for the first time in my life, I volunteered to help my political party. We can make change, these people prove it.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

High school video project, 2006-11-01
I, like most people, have sat through hundreds of movies. Naturally, it would be impossible for anyone to be impressed with every one of them. Every time you push the "play" button you expect to witness some degree of creativity or tension or plot or escapism .... SOMETHING. After twenty minutes of sitting through this third rate documentary I found myself feeling at first disappointment, then anger. I tried, but I couldn't sit through to the end. In view of all the five star rating above I guess I just don't get it. NO stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Life. and. Death, 2006-07-24
Wow. br /Paul McCartney now *is* the age in his song. br /The time is coming for us all. br / br /This doumentary is an absolutely essential experience for everyone of all ages. I'm recommending it to all my friends at the assisted living Lodge where I call Bingo. For those who have not had much experience with "the backside of life," who, unlike this reviewer, have not spent a lot of time visiting relatives in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, this film about a "Rest Home' for retired radicals" shows that residence in these places does *not* have to be the end or drastic curtailment of who one is or one's passions. If I lived closer to LA, so that my friends and relatives here could come visit me there, I would move to Sunset Hall in a heartbeat when my time comes. br /The central tale of two women there is well told and a timeless story of life, liberty and loyalty for all. /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

Very overwhelming experience, 2005-05-04
This documentary really made me re-think what it means to grow old. I'd guess before this I didnt think about it all that much and I would write older folks off no matter what thier opinion was because they were just old and senile, but I can see how wrong I may have been sometimes. br / br /These two ladies in this movie crack me up, and theyr so honest and caring. Their friendship is one tht I wish I could have. br / br /Really, if yer looking for a feel good movie or a movie that will just make you re-think what the future has in store for you then I'd pick this up. Would make a great gift for anyone who is taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent as well. Charming movie.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

I laughed, I cried, I picketed., 2005-04-23
Deeply moving, hilariously funny and extremely inspiring. A wonderful story about the friendship between a perfect "odd couple" pairing of women in a home for aging political progressives. A true love story between friends. Their connection made the film as much about what it means to be alive and curious and interested, as it was a window into a transition we will all eventually experience. It made me think and feel and fall in love with the characters and you can't ask for much more than that. I loved it.