Kings Point (the film) was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Documentary Short Subjects. It was recently shown on HBO.Kings Point is a gated community of at least 7000 condo units in Delray Beach Florida. I believe it provides activities for it's residents such as swimming, golf, arts and crafts, and other programs and social events. It was probably built in the late 60's or early 70's. The average age of a resident is probably 80.
The film was horrid!! Primarily the film was composed of interviews with very old people (between 85 and 92) who were on their last legs. Similar to the people you would find in an assisted living community who had partial dementia. They all had heavy New York accents and the discussions between the people that were recorded was inane gossip and trivia. It was not evident If the residents were interested in anything other than playing cards, shopping or group dancing at a New Year's Eve party. It also looked as if they had lost any sense of humor they may have had. It also appeared that they were lost, from an emotional standpoint, because they lacked interest in anything other than tomorrows shopping excursion.
WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THE DOCUMENTARY? WE GET OLD AND WITHER AWAY? It appeared that producers did not care about the people. How did they feel about their situation? What were their interests. Nothing. I personally meet for lunch with a group in their 70's and 80's. We are still very much alive. Have likes, dislikes, disagreements, and are fully engaged in retirement.
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