NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Ensofter Overrated and overhyped

Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

jfreidog I just watched The Mayor with my parents, who have been married for over 60 years. They both watched it with great interest, delight, and smiles on their faces through out the whole movie. I really liked the way the film let your subjects tell the story, simple, no music. The personalities light up the screen. Are they members of your family? The movie was particularly important to me because my dad had a stroke in June and has been in a nursing home for 3 months with my mother. My dad didn't like it so I moved them both back to their house in Indianapolis in late October. Even so, he said after the movie that it should be required viewing before people get old. My parents are happier at home, but they are both a hair's breath away for 24 hour care. My dad had a seizure 10 days ago, so I'm not sure how much longer he will be around.The movie really shed light on the desire to continue to share their lives with others. It was interesting to see the new senior relationships are just as complicated for the old as it is for the young. Also, it was good for my parents to see how the characters in the film made the best of their situation, maintained their sense of humor, and their attitudes were good.Thanks for validating the senior experience and opening the nursing home doors to a world that is very important for all-- young and old to see.

gordon-bh I loved this documentary. And to be honest, I didn't know what to expect going into it, and not necessarily having an interest in the elderly, I debated with myself about whether or not to go. Fortunately, I did choose to go and I was blown away by how transfixing the story was. Not only was it did it have a great story line that followed a character that was delightful on screen(Sam), but it was also full of humor and heartfelt moments. The reality of death and those left behind was documented with care and respect. I was constantly amazed by the vulnerability of the characters with the intimate stories that they shared. You could see that such a trust was built during the creation of the film between the film-maker and the characters. I think the true value of this film comes from the vulnerability of the characters and their comfortability to share with the film maker what they are really feeling and thinking. This film not only makes me respect older people more, but also get kind of excited to become one one day.

grossdpg I saw this film at the Dallas VideoFest in September. As a young adult without grandparents, it was fascinating to get a behind-the-scenes look at what life is like in old age - both the ups and the downs, though it was largely ups. I really enjoyed the balanced perspective there. I also thought the characters were very well cast and honestly portrayed, which gave the film an air of credibility that I wasn't sure it would have.To top it off, the Sam (the main character) was there in the audience. Suffice it to say he made his presence known!I'd highly recommend The Mayor to anyone in my age group (which you could call 21-35).

jordanknightkaye This documentary shines an eye-opening light onto an age in every life that often does not have enough recognition and is rarely talked about. A beautiful perspective from a hilarious yet realistic Sam Berger provides very real insight into life in a nursing home. The director allows you to place yourself within each moment with the careful attention to detail, facial expressions, and quotes. Hopeful and heart-breaking at the same time, this documentary shows lovely detail on a destination at which some of us may very well arrive.If this is somewhere I may end up in my future, I look forward to it. Overall an extremely moving story, very highly recommended!