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Oldest Person Alive Inspires New Documentary
23 Sep
Summary
- Ethel Caterham, 117, is currently the world's oldest living person.
- Filmmaker Sam Green's new documentary explores longevity.
- The film premiered at Sundance and is now in theaters.
The documentary "The Oldest Person in the World," by filmmaker Sam Green, offers a profound look at longevity. It features Ethel Caterham, currently the world's oldest living person at 117 years old, who recently succeeded Inah Canabarro Lucas after her passing.
Green's decade-long exploration of this record culminates in a film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The documentary also screens in Los Angeles and San Francisco after opening in New York City on September 10th, 2026. It uses personal reflections, including those inspired by Green's own mortality, to examine the passage of time.
The film captures moments of humor, such as birthday celebrations for record holders like Susannah Mushatt Jones. It evolves from a portrait of long life into a poignant meditation on fate and the human experience of being alive.
