The Oldest Person in the World


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THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD is a decade-long odyssey chronicling the ever-changing record holders of the title of oldest person alive. As the title inevitably passes from one supercentenarian to the next, acclaimed filmmaker Sam Green traverses the globe to meet each new record holder, his personal fascination with what the title means becoming entangled with events and milestones 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 joy and profound human experience of being alive.

ONE SHOW ONLY! Wednesday, September 23rd @ 7:30PM in Avalon 1!

Director Sam Green (32 SOUNDS, THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND)
in attendance for a Q&A after the film.

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Details:
87 min
Rated NR
Aspect Ratio - Flat (1.85 : 1)
Distributor - Assembly releasing
in English & Multiple languages with English subtitles

Showing Today at the Theater Tue, Aug 25

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Admission: $15.75 Adults, $12.25 Matinee Bargain Shows, $12.50 Seniors (62+), $10.75 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $11.50 Avalon Members, $10.25 Seniors who are Avalon Members.
Same rates apply to Wednesday Signature Series and Science on Screen programs unless otherwise noted. Weekend Family Matinees, Exhibition on Screen, NT Live and Special Event ticket prices vary; senior discounts may not be available for these programs.

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