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Stella And Company Challenge Myths About Aging

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Robin Baker Leacock

Robin Baker Leacock

Myra, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary

Myra, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary "Stella & Co: A Romantic Musical Comedy Documentary About Aging."

Maria, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary

Maria, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary "Stella & Co: A Romantic Musical Comedy Documentary About Aging."

Spike, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary

Spike, a subject in Robin Leacock's documentary "Stella & Co: A Romantic Musical Comedy Documentary About Aging."

authorAnnette Hinkle on Jul 13, 2020
“In Earth-keeping cultures, each elder that dies is a library that burns.” - Amadou Hampate Ba Lila’s 87, Spike and Gerson are both 96, Maury clocks in at 102, and... more

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