Series of Films Explores Older Age

Between 12th and 18th March Dartington will screen a series of five films especially programmed to explore and stimulate debate on older age. There will also be a panel discussion, following the screening of Mid-August Lunch on Tuesday 16 March, featuring Clare Short MP, Bill Jordan from Senior Council of Devon and chaired by Celia Atherton OBE, Dartington’s Director of Social Justice.

Ageing today presents many new opportunities, alongside some additional challenges. We are living longer and retaining greater independence but rely increasingly on unpaid carers and support at a time when families are more dispersed than ever. The depiction of Tolstoy’s final years in Bafta – & Oscar-nominated film The Last Station sets the stage for a week of films that show the huge variety of older age.

The films, and discussion panel, will take place in the Barn Cinema. Please see the cinema diary for full listings.

For information on Dartington’s Abundant Life project, which aims to address some of the issues effecting older people, visit www.dartington.org/abundant-life