Carte Blanche: Sam Green x The Oldest Person in the World
- Wed, Apr 22
Run Time: 117 min.
TICKETS $25
Doors 6:30 p.m.; Event 7 p.m.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Join us for a one-night-only Carte Blanche conversation with the brilliant artist Sam Green, one of the most innovative voices in contemporary documentary. Known for his experimental documentaries, including 32 Sounds, A Thousand Thoughts, and the Oscar-nominated The Weather Underground, Green has redefined nonfiction storytelling.
We’re honored to present an early sneak peek of his latest piece, The Oldest Person in the World, followed by an in-depth conversation with the filmmaker. Thoughtful, searching, and deeply human, this is a rare chance to see this film and hear Green talk about his life and work.
ON SCREEN: The Oldest Person in the World
2026. Directed by Sam Green. Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes.
THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD is a decade-long odyssey chronicling the ever-changing record holders of the title of oldest person alive. As the title inevitably passes from one supercentenarian to the next, acclaimed filmmaker Sam Green traverses the globe to meet each new record holder, his personal fascination with what the title means becoming entangled with events and milestones in his own life. What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a poignant meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate and the joy and profound human experience of being alive.
ON STAGE: Sam Green
Sam Green is a documentary filmmaker. He’s made many movies including most recently 32 Sounds, a live cinematic collaboration with electronic musician JD Samson. Previous “live documentaries” include A Thousand Thoughts (with the Kronos Quartet), The Measure of All Things, and The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller (featuring the indie rock band Yo La Tengo). Sam’s documentary The Weather Underground was nominated for an Academy Award and included in the 2004 Whitney Biennial.