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Blythe Danner on her new film 'I'll See You in My Dreams'
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May 14, 2015
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Blythe Danner on her new film 'I'll See You in My Dreams'
The new film "I'll See You in My Dreams" focuses on a widow in her early 70s, living in Los Angeles.
Blythe Danner as Carol in "I'll See You in My Dreams."
Blythe Danner as Carol in "I'll See You in My Dreams."
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The new film "I'll See You in My Dreams" focuses on a widow in her early 70s, living in Los Angeles. 

The new film "I'll See You in My Dreams" focuses on a widow in her early 70s, living in Los Angeles. 

Carol seems quite content to be on her own, until she meets a handsome older man at the supermarket.

Carol is played by actress Blythe Danner, also a widow, also in her early 70s. Also quite content to be living on her own.

Host Alex Cohen spoke with Danner about the role, and about what it's like for actresses over 70 in Hollywood.

To hear the full interview, click the link above.

"I'll See You in My Dreams" opens in theaters May 15.