The Shopping Bag Lady

Overview

Set In Manhattan's Central Park, this film is the poignant story of a teenage girl's encounter with a homeless old woman (movingly portrayed by distinguished actress Mildred Dunnock) who carries all her belongings around in shopping bags. This encounter eventually leads to the girl's understanding of the problems of aging and the dignity of all individuals, regardless of their place in society.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 11, 1976

Original language

English

Director

Bert Salzman

Writer

Bert Salzman

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0313601