These seven short films highlight some of the huge contributions made by older people in politics, art, fashion and architecture. Contributions made by people, not by their years. Contributions where age is irrelevant. Ageism is an insidious discrimination and millions of people throughout the world suffer because of it. Now the tide is starting to turn as the world recognises the waste of skills and talent.
Age is only skin deep.
Older people are also finding that they have a voice and are starting to campaign on current issues. The campaign against construction of the Newbury Bypass in England in 1996 brought together an alliance of eco-warriors concerned about the ecological damage, and local people concerned about their own local environment. Jo Carter lived a quiet rural life until the road protest started and she was propelled into the media spotlight. Roland and Phyllis Warren had reached a point in life when they could take things easy, but instead their lives were turned upside down. Through their direct involvement in the roads protest they were empowered and their lives were never the same again.