R | 1h 37m | Comedy, Drama | March 27, 2015 The fairly fun “While We’re Young” is about the shifts in integrity and outlook between Generation-X and Generation-Y regarding filmmaking.  More specifically, it’s about the truthful documentary versus the faux, faked documentary.
Here’s a generational difference: In trad (Boomer) rock-climbing of the 1960s and ’70s, the rules were (and still are) to figure out the challenges as you go, from the ground up. The original mountaineering ethics championed adventure, courage, facing down fear, and controlling your mind.
In the 1980s, Generation-X “hang-doggers” dropped down on climbing ropes from cliff tops to pre-inspect routes and drill bolts, putting safety first. This turned the sport into safe, gymnastic fun. The ability to test and grow one’s inner character through danger went missing….