A Big Hollywood Move Against Ageism

Harrison Ford has had all the jokes about aging removed from the script of his new Indiana Jones movie. Bravo!

“ The notion that older people are bumbling, forgetful, out of touch and physically frail can have a very negative effect on their well-being.”

https://www.upworthy.com/harrison-ford-no-old-jokes-indiana-jones

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