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Saturday, June 13
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

641 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004

for all screenings

The Oldest Person in the World

Director

Sam Green

Executive Producers

Alex Turtletaub, Jennifer J. Pritzker, Maida Lynn, Julie Parker Benello, Jenifer Westphal, Marni Grossman, Roman Nesis, Nina Fialkow, David Fialkow

Producers

Alison Byrne Fields, Josh Penn

Editors

Sam Green, Aaron Wickenden

Co-Editors

Aaron Wickenden, Sam Green

Cinematographer

Yoni Brook

Contact

Alison Byrne Fields alison@whatisaggregate.com

A decade-long global odyssey, THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD chronicles the ever-shifting record holders of the title of oldest living person. As the distinction inevitably passes from one super-old individual to the next, acclaimed filmmaker Sam Green travels the globe to meet each new record holder. His personal fascination with what the title signifies gradually intertwines with milestones and events in his own life. What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a poignant meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the profound human experience of being alive.

Post-Screening Discussion with producer Alison Byrne Fields, moderated by film and TV critic Jennifer K. Chaney.

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Sam Green

Director, The Oldest Person in the World

Sam Green is a New York–based documentary filmmaker. THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD marks his seventh feature documentary to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. His most recent film, 32 SOUNDS (Oscar Shortlist), played opening night of both the 2022 Sundance and SXSW festivals.

Along with 32 SOUNDS (with JD Samson), Sam’s other recent “live documentaries” include A THOUSAND THOUGHTS (with the Kronos Quartet, 2018), THE MEASURE OF ALL THINGS (2014), THE LOVE SONG OF R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER (with Yo La Tengo, 2012), and UTOPIA IN FOUR MOVEMENTS (2010). In these works, he narrates the film in person while musicians perform a live soundtrack.

Sam’s 2004 feature film, THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, was nominated for an Academy Award, and was included in the Whitney Biennial. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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