According to federal statistics, the fastest growing age group in America is 85 and older. With Do Not Go Gently, Melissa Godoy strongly encourages – and celebrates – the power of imagination in preventing some common disabilities that come with aging. Where Do Not Go Gently really shines is in its portraits of three utterly remarkable seniors: Arlonzia Pettway, 82, is one of the prominent members of the world famous Gee’s Bend Quilting Bee; Frederic Franklin is still dancing and choreographing past the age of 90; and Leo Ornstein, who was still writing music at the age of 109 before passing away shortly after filming. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

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ART IN THE MIDDLE
U.S. (Director: Annie Gregory, Elizabeth Brandenberg, 30 minutes)

An artist’s public artwork is having a BIG effect on the small community of New Bremen, Ohio.

CRUNCH!
U.S. (Director: Sheila Schroeder, 13 minutes)

75-year-old Beverly is horrified and disgusted by something she finds. But she has a choice: she can dwell on the tragedy or she can find the comedy in this hilarious documentary about sick cats, strange cravings, and those small crossroads in life.