

Two artists in their mid-80s, Louis Gothelf and Reva Shwayder, share their love story after both have lost their spouses.
Synopsis
Two artists in their mid-80s, Louis Gothelf and Reva Shwayder, share their love story after both have lost their spouses.
Synopsis
Louis Gothelf and Reva Shwayder, both in their mid-80s, share their lives in the Detroit suburbs. Their romance begins during a group tour of England after both have lost their spouses. They discuss the difficulties of living together without marriage. Louis reflects on caring for his first wife during her battle with Alzheimer's disease. Reva recalls the pain of losing two sons after her husband's death. This 29-minute film, directed by Sue Marx, won an Oscar in 1988 for Documentary Short Subject.
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Why Watch
- Meet artists Louis Gothelf and Reva Shwayder.
- Find out about their unique painting styles.
- See the Oscar-winning documentary from 1988.
Did You Know
- Young at Heart won an Oscar in 1988 at the 60th Academy Awards.
- The film has a runtime of 29 minutes.
- Louis Gothelf and Reva Shwayder are featured as themselves in the film.
- The documentary was produced by Pamela Conn and Sue Marx.
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Who produced the documentary Young at Heart?
Young at Heart was produced by Pamela Conn and Sue Marx.
What award did Young at Heart win?
In 1988, Young at Heart won an Oscar for Documentary Short Subject at the 60th Academy Awards.
What is the runtime of the documentary Young at Heart?
The runtime of Young at Heart is 29 minutes.
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