Jeff, Virgil, Joanne, Anne and Susan at the Village Room Aug11, 2013.

"Unfinished Song" is a delightful film about the potential influence of music in our lives, the enlivening effect music can have on the elderly, and how we choose to relate to others. 

Arthur, the main male protagonist, is a grouchy, withdrawn individual. He ridicules his wife's music group, and while he can see the joy she derives from singing with others, he refuses to participate. However, when Arthur's wife dies, Arthur has a change of heart. He experiences how isolated he has become, and he seeks out the very activity he once shunned. Through his participation in music, Arthur begins to open himself to others, and to love. He begins to make connections with his family, such as his son, and he begins to connect with others --  his music teacher and the choir members. 

Our SLR Friends of the Hyland gathering on Aug 11, rated this file 3.5-4.5 (out of 5). It is a light, heart-warming film, and perfect for a Sunday afternoon.