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The Long Weekend – A Good Age: Episode 2

Category:
Loopline Collection, TV Series, A Good Age
Directed by:
Sé Merry Doyle
Produced by:
Bernadine Carraher, Loopline
Year:

1997
Duration:

26 mins
Language:
English

The Long Weekend explores the emotions faced by people approaching retirement, and couples who find themselves spending more time together than they may wish. Seamus expresses frustration regarding the injustice of mandatory retirement and the definition of ‘old age pensioner’ while Patricia talks about the new book of children’s stories she is completing in her retirement.

A Good Age is a six-part television series, directed by Sé Merry Doyle, tackling head-on the myths and misconceptions that result in ageism. A forthright approach was taken throughout as the joys and realities of getting older are examined. This series is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 1. To watch more of the collection click here.

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