The Oldest Person in the World

  • An elderly woman interviewed by many reporters
  • An elderly woman sitting on a couch
  • An elderly woman blows out birthday candles

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sat, May 2 8:15 PM
CC
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Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sun, May 3 1:00 PM
OC
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Film Info
Copyright:2026
Country Listing:USA
Premiere Status:Canadian Premiere
Runtime:87
Festival Info
Festival Year:2026
Language:English
Accessibility:Closed Captions
Open Captions
Program:Special Presentations
Film Subjects:Aging & the Elderly
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Sam Green
Producer(s):Alison Byrne Fields
Josh Penn
Executive Producer(s):Alex Turtletaub
Jennifer J. Pritzker
Maida Lynn
Julie Parker Benello
Jenifer Westphal
Marni Grossman
Roman Nesis
Nina Fialkow
David Fialkow
Editor(s):Aaron Wickenden
Sam Green
Cinematography:Yoni Brook
Composer:T. Griffin
William Ryan Fritch
Film Website:theoldestperson.com

Description

Closed Captions Icon  Open Cations Icon  Screening with closed captions on May 2 and open captions on May 3

Relaxed Screening: The May 3 screening will offer a sensory friendly environment for those in the neuro-diverse community or for anyone who may benefit from a more informal viewing atmosphere.


For over a decade, Sam Green has been captivated by the Guinness World Record holders of the title of Oldest Person in the World. As he travels the globe, meeting the extraordinary individuals who become the ever-changing record holders, the film reveals that Green’s mission is as much inward as it is outward. Here, Green, who is known for his live documentaries, turns his curiosity—and his camera—on himself. In the process of making the film, he explores how documentaries are often rooted in the personal: in the stories we pursue, the questions we carry, and the truths we hope to uncover. By weaving in experiences and reflections from his own life, Green adds a sense of wonder and contemplation. With patience, empathy and a gentle eye, he invites audiences to reflect on the stories that shape us, the people we encounter, and the ways we reckon with the passage of time. Simone Estrin


Content advisory: This film contains discussions of suicide.

 

Additional Information



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