“The idea for the Cyber-Seniors documentary came from a high school project that was launched by two sisters, Macaulee (16) and Kascha Cassaday (18) in 2009. The sisters had witnessed firsthand how learning to use the Internet had transformed their grandparents’ lives. After learning some basic skills, their grandparents were in touch several times a week by email, Facebook and Skype. The Internet was instrumental in keeping their family connected despite busy schedules and living in different cities. Inspired by this realization, the sisters started the Cyber-Seniors program to help other seniors get online.”
Read more here and watch the trailer below (or here). And if you’re a bit intimidated or frustrated by computers and the Internet, watch several charming video clips of seniors learning more about them.
Los Angeles Premiere: May 9th at Laemmle Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA. 7 PM screening has Q&A with the filmmakers. Get tickets here. (Click here for info on other scheduled screenings.) The premiere kicks off a campaign by the filmmakers to inspire youth volunteerism and promote tech literacy among seniors.
