Playing for keeps /

Consider the official definition of play: engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. And yet hard science and deep wisdom tell us that play is neither silly nor impractical. Playing for Keeps examines the value of play through a health lens. The film...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Redford, James, 1962-2020 (Director), Pritzker, Karen (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Sausalito, CA : Ro*Co Films, 2020.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Consider the official definition of play: engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. And yet hard science and deep wisdom tell us that play is neither silly nor impractical. Playing for Keeps examines the value of play through a health lens. The film features individuals who prioritize play as essential to a happier life. We witness how play is a particularly powerful antidote to those subjected to stress and danger on the job, while highlighting the power of a playful approach to our daily lives, regardless of our circumstance.
Physical Description:1 online resource (63 minutes)
Playing Time:01:02:54
Production Credits:Director, James Redford ; producers, Karen Prtizker ; editor, Jeff Boyette ; Cinematographers, John Behrens, Daniel Marracino ; Production company, KPJR Films.