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Lives Well Lived

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Filmmaker Sky Bergman celebrates the wit and wisdom of 40 adults who are 75 to 100 years old and living their lives to the fullest.

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David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle 05/03/2018
3/4
One would almost have to be a curmudgeon not to like "Lives," even if the cynic in us sometimes thinks the film makes aging seem like a breeze. Go to Full Review
Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 04/19/2018
"Lives Well Lived" isn't exactly artful moviemaking, but it's a heartfelt reminder that for many, age is just a number. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 04/19/2018
Heartwarming lessons in how to grow old gracefully. Go to Full Review
Sherilyn Connelly SF Weekly 05/03/2018
Despite occasional Hallmark-level sentiments, in its best moments Lives Well Lived is a statement about the value of living memory. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 05/01/2018
9/10
A warm, uplifting and enlightening feast for the heart, mind and soul. Go to Full Review
David Noh Film Journal International 04/19/2018
Every one of the 40 seniors interviewed in this beautifully respectful and affectionate doc abut aging emerges as a star. Bravi! Go to Full Review
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08/16/2019 A delightful film! Lives Well Lived portrays aging in an inspired, uplifting positive light! The film maker vibrantly demonstrates that we are never too old to learn, dream and grow. The stories shared in this film touch deeply and remind us that older adults are a meaningful and valuable source of wisdom...skip 'the google' and watch Lives Well Lived! See more 05/02/2019 Lovely exploration of wisdom with depth and humor. See more 04/19/2019 I am so happy I found "Lives Well Lived". Watching it was really touching and beautiful experience. It inspires reflection and distance to our everyday problems. I would say that watching those stories should be obligatory for everyone, especially at school ;) I am so grateful to the film crew and, of course, to each person who wanted to share their story with us. See more 03/28/2019 This uplifting film is both a celebration and a call to action. It serves as a much-needed reminder to appreciate the older adults in our lives and live every day to the fullest. From their individual perspectives, the remarkable cast members share their journeys to this point as well as their current outlooks on life. Lives Well Lived raises the bar for what we can achieve in a lifetime if we simply strive to make the most of the time we have. A must watch! See more 02/27/2019 A heartwarming film full of warmth, wit and inspiration. There is much to be learned from those ahead of us in this journey and Lives Well Lived reminds us that there is so much to look forward to as our path unfolds. Much thanks to Sky Bergman and the people who shared their lives and insights in this delightfully life affirming documentary. See more 02/23/2019 This documentary is fantastic for both entertainment and educational purposes. Sky captures the incredible stories of a diverse set of older adults, winning the hearts and attention of audiences. There needs to be more media like this in the world! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Sky Bergman celebrates the wit and wisdom of 40 adults who are 75 to 100 years old and living their lives to the fullest.
Director
Sky Bergman
Producer
Sky Bergman
Distributor
Shadow Distribution
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 16, 2018, Limited
Runtime
1h 12m
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