Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ504666
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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The Old Prospector: "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" as Exemplar of Old Age in Popular Film.
McKee, Patrick; McLerran, Jennifer
International Journal of Aging & Human Development, v40 n1 p1-8 1995
Interpretations of aging in film parallel concepts and theories in gerontology. This article examines gerontological themes, such as wisdom and guidance roles, in this popular film. The ubiquity of aging motifs in popular film offers gerontology a significant opportunity for public education. (JPS)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Films, Gerontology, Higher Education, Older Adults, Role, Symbolism
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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