Browse Films

After mourning the loss of his wife of fifty years, Bill Cane, a 95-year-old singer/songwriter and music teacher, put an ad in the personals and went ballroom dancing in search of a new companion. He soon embraced a revitalized life full of romance, sex and music. Bill experienced a resurgence of creative energy and started writing and performing songs again; he compiled two CDs and set up an MP3 web site. Through interviews with Bill and women he dated, this film captures candid reflections on Bill's determination to keep love and sex in his life. "Eager for Your Kisses" documents a coming trend for the future -- people living vital, healthy lives, even in the bedroom, well into their old age.

This film is a remarkable tribute to one man and to the entire life force. It is remarkable for its information -- and the sheer intimacy that resonates throughout the story. Should be required viewing for every human being -- let alone every student of human services.
Jorja Leap, Professor
School of Public Affairs, UCLA

My students believe that sexual desire and activity end at the ripe old age of 50. Seeing a 95-year-old man eager to express his sexuality, create music, and savor every moment has forced them to examine their ageist biases about older adults and sexual expression. They'll never look at their grandparents or clients in the same way again. "Eager for Your Kisses" is a must-see for young people of every age!
- Karen Lee
Professor of Social Welfare, UCLA

'Eager for Your Kisses' defies stereotypes as 95-year-old Bill Cane sings and dances his way into the hearts (and bedrooms) of the women in his life.
- Alexander Payne, Filmmaker, "The Descendants," "Sideways," "About Schmidt"

This welcome documentary forces us to re-think deeply ingrained societal stereotypes about sex and the elderly. It is warm, compelling and honest, and everyone who works with older people or simply thinks about getting old some day should watch it.
- Ted Benjamin, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Welfare, UCLA

A warm, vital, and whimsical portrait of Bill Cane, a nonagenarian bon vivant who refuses to get out of the fast lane. His myth-busting outlook on sex, aging, and creativity is living proof that dreams have no expiration date.
- Billy Frolick, Writer
"Madagascar,"
"What I Really Want To Do Is Direct"

AWARDS & SCREENINGS:

• Annual Oregon State University Gerontology Conference
• Sexuality and Aging Conference, Southern Connecticut State University
• The Taos Institute, National Positive Aging Conference: Beyond the Cutting Edge
• American 61st Annual Scientific Meeting, Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities
• Conference on Older Adults with Chronic Illness: Enhancing Function and Well-Being, Portland, Oregon
• Arizona International Film Festival
• Avenides Senior Center, Palo Alto, CA
• University of Turku Dept. of Public Policy, Finland
• International Premier BioCity Theater, Turku, Finland