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Last Will and Embezzlement

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Financial exploitation of the elderly affects not only them, but over the long term, the fraud impacts all of society.

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times The film has a bare-bones look that only intensifies its nearly painful sincerity. Rated: 3/5 Apr 12, 2012 Full Review Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine The doc is so obnoxiously simplistic that you find yourself strangely unsympathetic to its objectively inarguable aim to promote greater standards of elder care. Rated: 0/4 Apr 11, 2012 Full Review Nick Schager Village Voice Given the overarching structural messiness that defines its examination of elder financial abuse, the only thing Last Will and Embezzlement has in the right place is its heart. Apr 10, 2012 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International This would-be serious expos of elder abuse is so mishandled it merely becomes an endless, clumsy and finally patronizing litany of woe, offering no real insights or solutions. Apr 13, 2012 Full Review Jennifer Merin About.com Economic predators are taking advantage of senior citizens who've lost their capacity to responsibly handle their financial affairs. The specific scenario may differ, but the scams are similar, following specific patterns. This film calls them out. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 11, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member On any normal day I'd sooner boil my head than watch a documentary - with that in mind, it was with trepidation that I pressed play on Deborah Louise Robinson's directorial debut, LAST WILL AND EMBEZZLEMENT. This film however offered something seldom seen in documentaries; real heart. The film's simple approach works well; It's factual, eye-opening, thought-provoking look at the horrendous crime of elder abuse tells it like it is, but with such a tenderness that it never feels detached or cold. Elder exploitation is a global problem that is about to become a lot worse - this film gets the facts out there, plain and simple. The viewer doesn't have to fight through a fog of cinematography to find them either. Effective in its simplicity, LAST WILL AND EMBEZZLEMENT left me with no questions unanswered - Job done! Last Will and Embezzlement, with the help of some wonderful experts in the field, explores fully the different techniques used to exploit money and property from the elderly. The signs that we can all look out for, and the reason that this ghastly crime is about to become a world-wide epidemic. Last Will's producer, Pamela Glasner suffered at the hands of a complete stranger, who managed with seemingly little effort to waltz into the nursing home where her Dad, who suffered with Alzheimer's was residing, hand him Power of Attorney and walk away with full control of his money. She knows only too well, the at times unbearable pain this crime leaves in its wake. And how ultimately futile the pursuit of justice can be. She wanted to give the victims a voice - and Last Will and Embezzlement was born. I know that some will find certain scenes uncomfortable to watch. To see Hollywood icon Mickey Rooney crumble on screen, as he tells his harrowing tale of being embezzled from within his own family is difficult to experience. And to observe two sisters devastated by the exploitation of their mother is not an easy watch either. The devastation caused by these crimes is not comfortable or easy but it does need to be seen. The decision to have actor Artie Pasquale narrate direct to camera was spot on. He delivers with such sentiment and heart that although previously missing my radar, I found him to be both informative and likeable and I warmed to him instantly. Last Will is well made, by people who care, and it shows. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Does what it says on the tin - Elder abuse is a filthy and prevelent crime and this film will help to make people aware of it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent coverage of a very delicate and often ignored subject. Last Will and Embezzlement is a revealing insight into the crime of elder abuse, in all of it's hideous disguises. Anyone over the age of 60 needs to see this, and anyone with aged parents/friends could do worse than watch this film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Informative and thought provoking - one to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Financial exploitation of the elderly affects not only them, but over the long term, the fraud impacts all of society.
Director
Deborah Louise Robinson
Screenwriter
Deborah Louise Robinson, Pamela Glasner
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 2012, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 9, 2016
Runtime
1h 24m