I thought it was well done. My kids are all happy we are here. We are a close family. We text multiple times every day. Whenever reasonably possible, we get together. We have 5 kids, 11 grandies, scattered about. They don't want us living in their homes, and we don't want them living in ours. At this point in our lives, we are able to help them financially more than we need them to help us, and that's fine with everyone.
I thought the segments highlighting the residents were handled with dignity and respect. If someone thinks they are ridiculous, or pathetic, well, that's their problem. I would be happy to call any of them my friend, and while I may, or may not agree totally with their political views, so what? I bet any one of them would help you with a problem if they could. I'd be happy to call any of them a friend, and delighted to have any of them as a neighbor.
I enjoyed the interview with the lady who made the film. I thought she was sensitive to the needs of all involved, and as non-judgmental as humanly possible.
The Orlando Sentinel lady, well she made some salient points, but didn't bother to learn enough about the gates to know that they aren't for security, but for making it safer for carts. She could have gained some credibility there, but you never know what was left on the cutting room floor.
I could say more, but this post is already too long.
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