Sykes

Describes the experiences of Dierdre Walsh, a VISTA volunteer in the ghettos of Chicago and Erie, Pennsylvania. Portrays the life of Sykes, a proud pensioner who lives in Chicago, capturing his lifestyle in a positive statement., Details the day-to-day life of Sykes, a blind, semi-retired musician who supplements his social security benefits by playing piano at a local bar. Allows Sykes to comment on his lifestyle and social conditions. Provides visual insights into the special problems and adjustments of being aged and blind while still maintaining a vitality for living.