Film sponsored by Siben & Siben LLP
THE A-WORD: THE FUTURE OF AGING
THURS, 12/10, 7:00pm, 83 min
BAY STREET THEATER
Director: Greg Kohs
Producer: Gary Krieg
Editor: Steven Sander
Cinematographer: Grayson Kohs
The film follows two parallel journeys. In San Francisco, Celine Halioua, the founder and CEO of the biotech startup Loyal, attempts to do what has never been done: earn FDA approval for a drug that extends healthy lifespan, choosing dogs as her first patients. Three thousand miles away, in the quiet winters of Maine, 87-year-old George Betke lives the reality Celine is trying to change. In the wake of his wife's passing, George finds new purpose in his devotion to Monica, a senior rescue dog.
Greg Kohs is a 10-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker known for his character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. His filmography includes Song Sung Blue, The Great Alone, AlphaGo, and The Thinking Game.