Senior Olympics Documentary Premieres on PBS, iTunes, and Amazon The new PBS documentary Age of Champions is slated for a slated for a national broadcast and commercial release July 9th, 2013. Age of Champions is the story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You’ll meet a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, and rough-and-tumble basketball grandmothers as they triumph over the limitations of age. “The characters in Age of Champions show us that nothing is impossible,” says director Christopher Rufo. “Whatever your age, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and achieve something great.” The film has sparked a grassroots movement to discuss issues of aging, health, and fitness. The AARP sponsored a twenty-city theatrical tour and more than 1,000 senior organizations have hosted local screenings. The upcoming PBS broadcast will coincide with the 2013 Senior Olympics, which will be held in Cleveland, Ohio July 19th - August 1st. The filmmakers have partnered with the AARP, Alzheimer’s Association, and National Institute on Aging to encourage viewers to share the film and lead a discussion about healthy aging with their friends, families, and communities. Filmmakers Christopher Rufo and Keith Ochwat and senior athletes from the film are available for interviews and live appearances through July 31st. National Release Details National PBS broadcast begins July 9th (check local listings) Digital release on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video, and other major channels on July 9th DVD release on Amazon, Shop PBS, and other major retailers on July 9th About the Filmmakers Christopher Rufo and Keith Ochwat are co-founders of the Documentary Foundation, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to documentary production, education, and outreach. Press Contact Keith Ochwat Managing Director Documentary Foundation office: 916.456.5229 cell: 916.541.1667 ochwat@documentaryfoundation. org
Posted on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:01:16 +0000