Cyber-Seniors (2014)

Absolutely Fantastic

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The film makes you not only reflect on the difficulties seniors have with technology but also on the amount of effort required in ageing with grace and remaining relevant as a senior in today's fast paced society. It brigs attention to the need to integrate this very important demographic back into our everyday lives and treat the elderly with the same respect and dignity that our ancestors have done over the ages. The picture does a great job demonstrating the ways technology can help with achieving such a task. It reminds me of multiple generations living under the same roof - which is proved to have tremendous health and social benefits in society - only in this case, as stated in the film, by living in a "virtual house".

This film is truly much more than just a 'film' - it defines a turning point in today's tech-charged world. This is the largest generation gap we've seen since the age of Rock n' Roll, and this film and campaign aim to bridge this digital divide while connecting two groups of people . It's a beautiful documentary with many heartfelt moments and lots of laughs. But also an educational and inspiring piece with a lot of take- away learnings. This doc is a true family film. Whether you're a tech- savvy young person, a parent of teens and a child of a senior, or a curious senior yourself - this movie has something for everyone to relate to!

Watching the cyber-senior's take on this new adventure was as impressive as it was amusing. Each mentor had their own creative way of teaching and working with their seniors, and each senior responded in like. Some interactions were so humorous I forgot this was a documentary! There were also a couple good lessons that the seniors shared through their past experiences, and a sudden turn of events for the creators of the film which was a good reminder of why we're using technology in the first place, to bring us closer in this ever expanding fragile world. I highly recommend this film for a family movie night, a family reunion, or even a movie night for yourself, you will not be disappointed!

The digital age has transformed the world for older folks but for the millennials have not known a world where they were not connected. In Cyber-Seniors, millennials cross generational lines to the greatest generation and teach them how to surf the information superhighway. The cyber-senior project has some unexpected consequences; they also created a bridge of understanding between the young and the old and made them realize they are more alike than different. It also shares some of the seniors past and you discover why they are the greatest generations. Set in Toronto, the story is timeless and is a warm story. This movie has some funny moments, as when they are trying to explain "unfriending" on Facebook. A touching documentary on the beauty of bringing the world a little closer a creating a few Youtube stars. Check out this beautiful tale on the positive side of the world wide web. I saw this film as part of the Atlanta Film festival.