Sunset Story

"They're old, they're bold, and they'll change the way you think about aging."

May 8 2003 N/A 1h 13m
Documentary

The free-spirited denizens of Sunset Hall, a Los Angeles retirement home, haven't let advanced age stand in the way of their voicing their concerns about the social and political topics of the day. Documentary filmmaker Laura Gabbert focuses on two of the facility's more outspoken residents — irascible cynic Irja Lloyd and upbeat, wheelchair-bound Lucille Alpert — as they attend political rallies and discuss their often opposing viewpoints on hot-button issues.

Plot

Lucille and Irja are retired residents of Sunset Hall, a Los Angeles home for the elderly. Residents of Sunset Hall are retired radicals; they have retired from work but not from protesting against injustice. Bitter Lucille considers herself a realist. Wheelchair-bound Irja is sunny and optimistic. Lucille was raised a Jew but always aspired to assimilate. Irja wants to explore all sorts of new traditions. Through the lives of these women, Sunset Story shows the life at Sunset Hall: teachers, a dancer, an engineer, a social worker, and others, all living out their golden years in a unique environment.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Laura Gabbert

Cast

Lucille Alpert, Irja Lloyd

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
150
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
80
Popularity
NA