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Discover an unforgettable collection of films that explore courage, humor, resilience and hope. From adventurers who push beyond their physical limitations to families navigating profound change to veterans finding renewed purpose through competition. Each story offers a powerful glimpse into the strength of the human spirit.
More than a movie screening, this shared experience deepens empathy, sparks meaningful conversation and celebrates the connections that help us face life's challenges. Enjoy an evening that will move, inspire and stay with you long after you watch.
This screening will consist of the six short films in the order listed below. Please scroll through the titles on the right-hand side of this page to see more detailed descriptions and information for each film. Enjoy!
1. Rock Faced It All (17 minutes)
Rock Faced It All is a short documentary about a Salvadoran-American woman rock-climbing her way through life with Parkinson's.
2. 4th Dementia (16 mins)
An absurd, multiverse dramedy about Nellie (Caroline Aaron), a woman with Alzheimer's, who must travel through alternate dimensions in search of her loving husband (Bill Irwin).
3. Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos story (29 minutes)
This documentary is about Hawaii's Larry Ramos, the first Asian American to win a Grammy. A child prodigy with the ukulele, Larry would go on to find stardom with two of the most popular groups of the 1960’s, The New Christy Minstrels and The Association
4. Not the Same Clarence (14 minutes)
A father and son, who have had an otherwise loving relationship, must come to terms with the brutality of Alzheimer’s disease.
5. A Matter of Time (26 minutes)
Two older Americans face difficult choices about home, independence, and the next chapter of their lives.
6. TRUE NORTH: Sailing to Salvation (23 minutes)
A group of veterans suffering from PTSD find connection and healing by sailing competitively on the Chesapeake Bay.
Closed captions are available for each short film screening. These screenings do not feature audio description services.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
- Runtime125 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
Discover an unforgettable collection of films that explore courage, humor, resilience and hope. From adventurers who push beyond their physical limitations to families navigating profound change to veterans finding renewed purpose through competition. Each story offers a powerful glimpse into the strength of the human spirit.
More than a movie screening, this shared experience deepens empathy, sparks meaningful conversation and celebrates the connections that help us face life's challenges. Enjoy an evening that will move, inspire and stay with you long after you watch.
This screening will consist of the six short films in the order listed below. Please scroll through the titles on the right-hand side of this page to see more detailed descriptions and information for each film. Enjoy!
1. Rock Faced It All (17 minutes)
Rock Faced It All is a short documentary about a Salvadoran-American woman rock-climbing her way through life with Parkinson's.
2. 4th Dementia (16 mins)
An absurd, multiverse dramedy about Nellie (Caroline Aaron), a woman with Alzheimer's, who must travel through alternate dimensions in search of her loving husband (Bill Irwin).
3. Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos story (29 minutes)
This documentary is about Hawaii's Larry Ramos, the first Asian American to win a Grammy. A child prodigy with the ukulele, Larry would go on to find stardom with two of the most popular groups of the 1960’s, The New Christy Minstrels and The Association
4. Not the Same Clarence (14 minutes)
A father and son, who have had an otherwise loving relationship, must come to terms with the brutality of Alzheimer’s disease.
5. A Matter of Time (26 minutes)
Two older Americans face difficult choices about home, independence, and the next chapter of their lives.
6. TRUE NORTH: Sailing to Salvation (23 minutes)
A group of veterans suffering from PTSD find connection and healing by sailing competitively on the Chesapeake Bay.
Closed captions are available for each short film screening. These screenings do not feature audio description services.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
- Runtime125 minutes
- LanguageEnglish