Close Harmony (1981)

A chorus of 4th- and 5th-graders at the Brooklyn Friends School and a chorus of elderly retirees at a Brooklyn Jewish seniors' center combine to give an annual joint concert. Practicing ... See full summary »

Director:

Nigel Noble

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.

Storyline

A chorus of 4th- and 5th-graders at the Brooklyn Friends School and a chorus of elderly retirees at a Brooklyn Jewish seniors' center combine to give an annual joint concert. Practicing separately for several months while communicating only as pen pals, they eventually meet for a rehearsal prior to their concert. The children's various preconceptions about older people, as well as the seniors' approach to aging and their young co-performers, are a principal focus.

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Plot Keywords:

chorus | pen pal | elderly | aging | new york city | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Family | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Friends School - 375 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Noble Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

A number of the children in the chorus went on to careers in the entertainment industry, including film executive Amy Israel.

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Connections

References The Muppet Movie (1979)

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Soundtracks

"The Rainbow Connection"
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher

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