Cyber-Seniors
Catalogue Number: BPP000
Producer: The Best Part Inc.
Producing Agencies: Best Part Productions
Subject: Canadian Social Issues, Character Education, Cyber Education, Documentary, Family Studies/Home Economics, Guidance, Media Literacy, Social Media, Sociology
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2014
Running Time: 52:01
Closed Captions: Yes
A humorous and heartwarming documentary feature, which chronicles the extraordinary journey of a group of colourful 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 cooking 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’.
This inspiring and funny Canadian produced documentary can be used for mentoring programs, community-service hours, sociology classes and more.
2-Disc Education package includes DVD + Discussion/Activity Companion Disc + Bonus Commentary.
“Must-see.” - The Huffington Post
“Inspirational...Downright funny!” - Film Journal
"Charming, hilarious and poignant.” - Maria Shriver, NBC News
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