The A-Word: The Future of Aging
World Premiere

The A-Word: The Future of Aging

Spotlight Documentary
Feature Documentary | United States | 84 MINUTES | English
Documentary
Modern medicine treats diseases one-by-one, but what if aging itself is the root cause? The A-Word: The Future of Aging follows visionary scientists racing to extend lifespan and the rescue dog whose bond with an 87-year-old widower demonstrates the stakes of life extension.

The prospect of living to a ripe old age is an aspiration for most of us, especially since people are living longer than ever before. However, a longer lifespan often brings a variety of age-related diseases and conditions. Instead, what if our focus shifted? What would it mean if the goal was not just life extension, but health extension? This compelling documentary explores the exciting possibilities of a longer healthspan, featuring interviews with leading scientists and researchers doing groundbreaking work in the field, including Celine Halioua, whose pursuit of the first ever FDA-approved longevity drug to extend the lives of dogs may prove to be a pivotal step in changing the way humans experience aging in the future.

Emmy®-winning filmmaker Greg Kohs (Alpha GoThe Thinking Game) returns to Tribeca with his instinctive storytelling style, turning his lens toward the cutting edge of longevity science. Guided by a deep curiosity about new frontiers in biotech, the film looks beyond data to examine what aging means on a human level as we stand on the cusp of what may be a longevity revolution.—Andrea Passafiume


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Greg Kohs
Producer
Gary Krieg
Cast
Celine Halioua
George Betke
Cynthia Kenyon
Laura Deming
Music
Jónsi
Alex Somers
Cinematographer
Grayson Kohs
Editor
Steven Sander

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