Iris

"Iris"is a documentary chronicling the life of Iris Apfel, one of the most flamboyant and creative figures in the New York fashion scene. The film is more than just the history of this 93 year old icon, it is the story of the relationship with Ms. Apfel and Albert Maysles, her  Director/Photographer,  and with her and her 100 year old husband Carl. Iris, as a film and as a person, is an inspiration to all for this dynamic lady's originality and spontaneity knows no bounds. Although she  affectionately refers to herself as an old starlet, she is really a star without equal. I thought the film would be a "ladies"flick" since it dealt with costumes, fabrics, accessories and the like but it is much much more. It is a life lesson on how to maximize one’s assets and innate talents and take them to whatever height you desire. More than anything, Ms. Apfel’s ad lib comments and philosophical utterances are priceless and give food to those needing the strength to follow the untraveled road and to seek to attain the difficult goals. I give the film 3 and ½ stars and urge that it be viewed by all who wish to see that age is only a number and, in Ms. Apfel's case, not even close to a liability.