I.V.Studios

"Elizabeth Sher stimulates discourse in the community, challenging viewers to evaluate their own values and beliefs about health-care, images and aging. Her unique skills produce programs which grapple with profound issues while remaining accessible and entertaining for the audience."

Greg Swartz, KQED

Younger, Thinner, Smoother
Younger, Thinner, Smoother puts the current plastic surgery craze into a social and historical context. When 80 year olds look like 60 year olds and 60 year olds look like 40 year olds, what will it mean to be old and what will old look like? Sher's personal journey leads to candid interviews with men and women who have been "nipped and tucked" (and their doctors) to decide should16she or shouldn't she?51 min.

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When Women Go Through Menopause, Where do Men Go?
Guys and health professionals explore the effects of menopause on him, her and them in this upbeat and hightly informative videotape documentary. Men 'talk back' their concerns about aging, erectile dysfunction, retirement and what they think of menopause. Winner Gold Award - Worldfest Charleston. 56 min.

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Approaching the 14th Moon
women & health professionals discuss menopause. An upbeat and informative look at the symptoms, risks, treatments, myths, fears surrounding this important passage, including the personal stories of more than 30 women. 52 min.

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Bella Bella
documents the latest chapter in major Bay Area sculptor Bella Feldman‘s life and provides inspiration for anyone who thinks reaching 70 marks the time to pack it in. 30 min.

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Men Are From Moon
A look at what guys (don't) know about menopause. A very funny, very short documentary. 5 min. Winner Best Documentary - West Palm Beach Independent Film & Video Festival

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If The Shoe Fits
At 85 (but looking two decades younger) Betty Temko inspires us to see the value of work in a time when many far younger than she have been forced to retire. 6 min. A part of compilations videos I.V. Magazine Vol. 3 and Moving Portraits

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Rock to Reagon
After a former San Quentin inmate receives the Volunteer of the Year Award from President Reagan, he reflects on the changes in his life as a bank robber and beyond. 6 min. A part of compilation videos I.V. Magazine Vol. 2 and Moving Portraits

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Living at Risk
Vee Hotchkins begins her video career at 70 and inspires all of us to "live at risk." 6 min. A part of compilation videos I.V. Magazine Vol. 1 and Interviews with Artists Program 1

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Fingers That Tickle & Delight
an interview with septegenarian deaf comic, mentor and educator Eveyln Zola. 32 min.

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Check Up
A send-up visit to the gynecologist at 40 - the struggle for positive aging models continues. 6 min. A part of compilations video I.V. Magazine Vol. 1

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