Film and TV may not always do the best job or be the best way to influence public behavior. Although, when writers, directors and actors get real, the impact is as rapid, prolific and positive as any method of public…
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By Cheryl Brown and Stuart Greenbaum Does Hollywood lead or follow when it comes to important social causes? Judging by recent concerns -- of equality, equity and diversity -- it mostly follows. The bottom line, that is: the money, the…
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By Stuart Greenbaum and Kathryn Cherkas Who better to judge whether art accurately imitates life than those with plenty of experience? So, when Hollywood attempts to fictionalize aging-related storylines, it would make sense -- practically and experientially -- for creative…
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By Stuart Greenbaum and Kathryn Cherkas What happens when two-dozen adult day center participants, ages 68-98, come together to critique a feature film -- “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” for instance? Well … a handful walked out mid-screening, some fell…
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