"…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

February 24th, Temple Beth Am and LA Elderly, Los Angeles, CA, 4 p.m.
March 16th, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, San Luis Obispo, CA, 4 p.m.
March 27th, Lawrence Family JCC, San Diego, CA, 10 a.m.
March 27th, Presented by the Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology and Geriatrics at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, time TBA
March 28th, Little Compton Wellness Center, Little Compton, RI, time TBA
March 31st, Manhattan Beach Rotary, Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach, CA, Time TBA
April 3rd, Marcus Theatres Menomonee Falls, sponsored by Capri Senior Communities, Menomonee Falls, WI, 5:30 p.m.
April 26th, Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria, CA, 6 p.m.

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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’...

"I learned that being selfish, is not selfish." - Janine Bach

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.

Brad and Cristy asked Lois what her secret to a life well lived is. Lois answered the following, "Acceptance, forgiveness, having a relationship with family, and to try new things." 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.

From left to right: Bradley Mickey, Lois Morgan, Cristy Scarson

Kathryn Patterson's secret to a life well lived can be summed up into one sentence, "Have a good attitude, be surrounded by your family, and cultivate true friends." 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.

Left to right: Allie Blaising, Kathryn Patterson, Camille Jackson

Lynne has been married to her husband Clyde (not pictured) for over 50 years! Her advice for a successful relationship, "Laugh, a lot!" - Lynn & Clyde Macqoid

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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