Gussie
World Premiere
“You don’t feel that you’re old,” says Gussie Adams, the 104 year old subject of this film. “Gussie” is a vivid portrait of one woman’s accumulated wisdom and memories. Despite old age and recurring illness, Gussie remains inquisitive and lucid throughout the film, often turning the spotlight of attention upon her great-grandson behind the camera, grilling him about his own life while he attempts to learn about hers. Through moments of tenderness and poignant humor, “Gussie” achieves more than a colorful portrait of old age in America; it points to the remarkable potential for communion between young and old.
