Roughly 80 to 95, from every part of the country.

There is no résumé for this. We are looking for a spread of lives, places and kinds of work — and for people who are willing to talk honestly about what these years actually feel like.

Age

80 to 95

Approximate. If you are close, write to us anyway.

Where

Anywhere

Rural communities, small towns, suburbs, major cities.

Retired

Any work

Paid, unpaid, one career or seven.

Required

A story

And a willingness to share it.

Examples, not requirements.

This list exists to widen the door, not narrow it. If your work is not here, it still counts.

Teacher
Farmer
Physician
Factory worker
Veteran
Homemaker
Artist
Business owner
Musician
Public servant
Immigrant
Tradesperson
Scientist
Clergy
Nurse
Shopkeeper
…and whatever isn’t on this list

Plainly, and in order.

01

Introduction

A phone call with someone from the documentary team. No cameras.

02

Video conversation

A longer conversation over video for selected candidates.

03

In-person visit

The filmmakers may travel to meet you.

04

Filming

Several days of filming, sometimes with follow-up visits.

There is no cost to participate.

Submitting a story does not guarantee inclusion in the documentary.