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  • A Gift of Joy (1999)
  • Short | 26 min | Documentary, Short
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A Gift of Joy (1999)
Short | 26 min | Documentary, Short
A GIFT OF JOY a documentary film written, produced filmed and directed by Tony De Nonno celebrates the essence, breath and scope of the Brooklyn Public Libraries - "Service to the Aging Program," and the positive impact it has on the lives...See moreA GIFT OF JOY a documentary film written, produced filmed and directed by Tony De Nonno celebrates the essence, breath and scope of the Brooklyn Public Libraries - "Service to the Aging Program," and the positive impact it has on the lives of the seniors it serves at all of Brooklyn's 58 Branch Libraries. Tony De Nonno weaves a captivating documentary about this remarkable program which is dedicated to empowering and providing the culturally-diverse seniors of Brooklyn with arts, cultural, educational and lifestyle programs which enhance their lives. In "A Gift of Joy" a rich array of enlightening music, cultural, and art are featured in this heartwarming documentary - including performances by the legendary Jazz Guitarist, Ray Rivera at the BPL's Saratoga Branch, the acclaimed Italian Opera Company at the New Utrecht Library, and an enlightening performances by the Puerto Rican Cuatro Folkloric ensemble, The Woodhill Players and the Chinese Music Ensemble at the Bushwick Library round out this poignant documentary. During one of the performances an elderly gentleman exclaims - "It is so wonderful - it brings, theater, information and poetry to your own backyard." Brooklyn is New York City's largest borough with a population of more than 2.5 million people. And this nationally renown Service to the Aging program is dedicated to empowering and providing the culturally-diverse seniors of Brooklyn with arts, cultural, educational and lifestyle programs which enhance their lives. The film captures a diversity of Brooklyn Seniors sharing their stories about how the "Service to the Aging," has touched their lives. Their heartfelt testimony is interwoven with the mission and vision of the "Service to the Aging Program," and especially spirited and enlightening music, cultural, art and education program moments that serve the ever-changing needs of seniors and gives them - "A Gift of Joy." Written by Tony De Nonno, Producer, Writer, Director, Director of Photography "A Gift of Joy" See less
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Director
Tony De Nonno
Writer
Tony De Nonno
Producer
Tony De Nonno
Editor
Jeffrey Toback
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Jan 1, 1999 (United States)

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