"…A heartfelt reminder that for many, age is just a number."
— LA Times

What is a life well lived?

Lives Well Lived is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.

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Upcoming screenings

June 17th, Monticello Senior Center, Monticello, MN, 1 p.m.
June 25th, Santa Clara Senior Center, Santa Clara, CA, 1 p.m.
June 26th, The Gillespie Center, Mound, MN, 12:40 p.m.
June 27th, The Standees Theatre, sponsored by Claridge Court, Prairie Village, KS, 1 p.m.
June 28th, Oakmont of Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA, time TBA
August 14th, Master the Possibilities Lifelong Learning Center, sponsored by AARP Florida, Ocala, FL, 1 p.m.
December 7th, Sustainability Practices Film Series, Chatham, MA, 9:30 a.m.

Dates TBA
Crow River Senior Center, St. Michael, MN
Delano Senior Center. Delano, MN

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On the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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2017 SBIFF Movie Spotlight: "Lives WEll LIVED"

“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel, you’ll see life in a new light after watching ‘Lives Well Lived’...

"Always expect the very best of every person you meet." - Maria Barrows
From: Lives Well Lived - Intergenerational Project

This intergenerational project was a collaboration between students in Professor Sara Bartlett's Psychology of Aging class from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and residents of The Villages of San Luis Obispo, CA.

"The most important thing is perspective. If you play it right, then you don't end up caring that much." - Dr. Adam Blatner

Dr. Blatner is a retired psychiatrist and professor. He is also a founder of the Senior University of Georgetown.

From: Lives Well Lived - Intergenerational Project

This intergenerational project was a collaboration between students in Professor Sara Bartlett's Psychology of Aging class from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and residents of The Villages of San Luis Obispo, CA.

"Slow down and smell the roses." - Tricia Bramsen
From: Lives Well Lived - Intergenerational Project

This intergenerational project was a collaboration between students in Professor Sara Bartlett's Psychology of Aging class from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and residents of The Villages of San Luis Obispo, CA.

"If there is something you want to do, do it. Don't hold back or make excuses, do it!" - Esther Ekmanian
From: Lives Well Lived - Intergenerational Project

This intergenerational project was a collaboration between students in Professor Sara Bartlett's Psychology of Aging class from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and residents of The Villages of San Luis Obispo, CA.

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