Movies and aging | Geromovies

Issi Israel Doron

Apr 211 min read

Driving Madeleine

A classic gerontological drama: the meeting of an aging woman with her taxi driver - which breaks down stereotypes and ageist approaches.

Issi Israel Doron

Jul 15, 20232 min read

Georgetown

It has been a while since my last geromovie review.... being a Dean takes its toll. So, luckily, there is Netflix to watch. By...

Issi Israel Doron

Feb 27, 20212 min read

I Care a Lot

Any one in the field of elder law or gerontology knows about elder guardianship. Almost any one in the field of elder law or gerontology...

Issi Israel Doron

Jan 16, 20212 min read

Live Twice, Love Once (Vivir Dos Veces)

Some movies are "big" movies: Oscar winners or well remembered. Some movies are "small" movies: they do not intend to get the Oscar, to...

Issi Israel Doron

Jan 2, 20213 min read

The Dresser

In this blog, I had a chance to review various movies with well known aging movie stars (e.g. Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson, Dianne...

Issi Israel Doron

Oct 17, 20202 min read

The Babushkas of Chernobyl

Brave and wise older women: A documentary providing insights of the meaning of old age in face of nuclear disaster.

Issi Israel Doron

Oct 11, 20202 min read

Dick Johnson Is Dead

A review of the movie Dick Johnson is Dead. A movie on aging, end of life, and struggling with dementia.

Issi Israel Doron

Sep 12, 20202 min read

The Mole Agent

So, finally I get to review a gerontological movie from Latin America - this time from Chile. While usually my policy is not to include...

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