What’s Playing: New Films Reflect Lives Well Lived
What’s Playing: New Films Reflect Lives Well Lived
April 18, 2018
It’s common to see older people belittled or betrayed in popular culture, especially in movies. But there are two new documentaries that portray a more realistic, and positive, reflection of what life can be like in your later years. First, you should take a look at Lives Well Lived, a new documentary by photographer and filmmaker Sky Bergman. Inspired by the daily life of her 100-year-old grandmother, Bergman began seeking out others with interesting, active lives, despite advancing age, and ultimately created a movie that showcases 40 individuals, each with a unique story to tell. And speaking of storytelling, the master of them all, Shakespeare, is integral to another new movie, Still Dreaming, a documentary that follows the staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lillian Booth Actor’s Assisted Living Home in New Jersey. The movie, now playing on many public television stations, shows that creativity can continue and inspire, regardless of your age or limitations. So salt your popcorn and read more about this Shakespearian production Here.