"…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

August 14th, Master the Possibilities Lifelong Learning Center, sponsored by AARP Florida, Ocala, FL, 1 p.m.
August 23rd, Art Kamangar Center, sponsored by the Merced County Human Services Agency, Merced, CA, 7 p.m.
August 28th, Santa Clara’s Older Adult Day, 10 a.m.
September 5th, Growing Bolder Presents: 'Lives Well Lived' at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, Winter Park, FL, 1 p.m. Q&A immediately with filmmaker, Sky Bergman
September 18th, Cameo Cinema, sponsored by Rianda House, St. Helena, CA, 2 p.m. Skype Q&A immediately with filmmaker, Sky Bergman immediately following the screening
September 19th, Landmark’s Edina Cinema, sponsored by Metro Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Services, Southdale YMCA, and Colonnade Group Thrivent Community, Edina, MN, Doors open at 6 p.m., Screening begins at 7 p.m.
September 25th, Crow River Senior Center, St. Michael, MN, 1:30 p.m.
September 26th, Clinton HS Performing Arts Theater, sponsored by LutheranCare, Clinton, NY, 5 p.m.
September 27th, Ninth Annual College of Design Symposium Fashion and Active Aging, Co-sponsored by: College of Design, University of Minnesota, Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, and theChina Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 6 p.m.
October 1st, Kendal at Ithaca Auditorium, Ithaca, NY, 7 p.m.
October 3rd, King City, CA, Sponsored by the Monterey County Area on Aging, Time TBA
October 4th, Dali Expo, Sponsored by the Monterey County Area on Aging, Monterey, CA, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
October 19th, Wallingford Community Center, sponsored by the Foundation House at Northgate, Seattle, WA, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 22nd, Delano Senior Center, Delano, MN, 1 p.m.
October 24th, Robbins Library, Arlington, Mass, 7 p.m.
October 29th, Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL, time TBA
November 3rd, Square Foot Theatre & Tavern, a benefit screening to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven, CT, 1 p.m.
December 7th, Sustainability Practices Film Series, Chatham, MA, 9:30 a.m.
December 13th, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FIU, Miami, FL, 3:30 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’...

"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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