The Resolution of Mossie Wax (1973 TV Movie) User Reviews (4)

Poverty Equals...

[rochelle-stockman · 10/10 · 22 October 2013]

One of the most profound flicks I've ever seen.

It's an oldie for I was a child when I saw it.

I wish all of Congress would watch this--all of them. It's something most of us could identify with unless we happen to be from a privileged life.

We have taken certain measures to help others now but the whining of members of Congress has me perplexed given the day to day grind many of us live in.

This movie, which was played on PBS back in the 70s, did a fabulous job of portraying the side of America that is anything humane.

Best short docudrama about old age and poverty

[sshea-76021 · 10/10 · 6 March 2015]

I've never had a film follow me the way this one has. It's riveting, disturbing, and stays with you forever. Everyone should see this film. I don't know why it isn't shown more. It's wonderfully balanced between all the characters; all of them are trying, all of them care in their way, all of them fail because there is just no easy way out of this. Society has set this up, and without a fundamental change in society, so many land up in this situation. Our society is so focused on youth, and is so unprepared for age. The only lucky ones have adequate social connections, family, or money. And quite frankly, there is plenty of proof that money doesn't protect either. Without respect for age, it's a personal crisis waiting to happen, over and over. The look into Mossie's dilemma is the most poignant story of this situation I have ever seen. I keep going back to this movie because a better one has yet to be made.

still remember this, 47 years later

[cahcadden · 10/10 · 11 June 2021]

I saw this movie on PBS with my mother, when I was 10. I wept and wept at how sad this was, and have never forgotten this movie. I wish I could find it to watch.

Life is Terrifying when you are old.

[nardakraft · 10/10 · 17 February 2022]

Saw this movie in the 70's when I was in my 20s. Depressed the hell out of me then and it still does as I get older and realize how true it is.

Terrifying.