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Age of Champions is the story of five competitors up to 100 years old who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. The Washington Post called the film “infectiously inspiring” and theater audiences across the country have fallen in love with its light-hearted take on growing older.
We're sharing the entire film for free during the national online premiere, April 18 - 28, to start a positive conversation about aging and inspire people of all ages to be healthier, happier, and more active. The film will broadcast on PBS in July 2013.
SHARE THE FILM IN YOUR COMMUNITY
More than 1,000 nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions across the country are using the film to inspire their members, reach out to the community, and generate local media coverage.
We've created the Age of Champions Screening Kit to give organizations an easy-to-use resource for showing the film and leading a discussion about aging, health, and fitness.
Learn more for nonprofits and businesses or universities, libraries, and schools.
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
We hope you'll stand behind our work by making a donation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on your support to produce films like Age of Champions, tell positive stories about American life, and offer them free to the public.
We've put together some amazing rewards for our supporters, including the 75-minute feature-length DVD, a workout with the filmmakers, and even an Executive Producer credit during our upcoming PBS broadcast. All of the proceeds from the online premiere will support our outreach efforts for Age of Champions and kickstart upcoming projects.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS
We are the Documentary Foundation, a Northern California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to documentary production, education, and outreach.
Christopher Rufo and Keith Ochwat, the film’s director and producer, have been friends since high school and established the Documentary Foundation together in 2006. They’ve produced three films for PBS—Roughing It, Diamond in the Dunes, and Age of Champions—and run a documentary education program for students in California's Central Valley.
Learn more about inviting the filmmakers to show the film and speak at your organization's next conference or community event.
The filmmakers with 100-year-old tennis champion Roger Gentilhomme
LIVE ONLINE Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR
Join Age of Champions director Christopher Rufo for a live online Q&A session Thursday, April 25th at 6:30pm EST at www.ageofchampions.org/live.
OUR PARTNERS
We've partnered with a fantastic group of nonprofits and senior advocacy organizations to launch the online premiere. Learn more about our partners and how to get involved.
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PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
We hope you'll stand behind our work by making a donation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on your support to produce films like Age of Champions, tell positive stories about American life, and offer them free to the public.
PLEDGE $10
You get a thank you credit on the website and eternal gratitude from the filmmakers.
PLEDGE $25
You get the first edition DVD, which includes the 75-minute feature-length version of the film and behind-the-scenes interviews with the filmmakers.
PLEDGE $50
You get the first edition DVD, bracelet, autographed poster and recognition on the website as a Silver Medal supporter.
PLEDGE $100
You get the first edition DVD, bracelet, autographed poster, copy of the book Dare to Be 100, and recognition on the website as a Gold Medal supporter.
PLEDGE $250
You get the first edition DVD, bracelet, autographed poster, copy of the book Dare to Be 100, and recognition on the website as an Olympic supporter. Donations of $250 and up are 100% tax-deductible.
PLEDGE $500
You get an Associate Producer credit on the PBS broadcast and participation in a group Skype Q&A with the filmmakers, plus all of the above. Yes, your name will appear during the credits of a national television broadcast! Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
PLEDGE $1,000
You get a Producer credit on the PBS broadcast and a workout, dinner, or Skype conversation with the filmmakers, plus all of the above. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
PLEDGE $2,500
You get an Executive Producer credit on the PBS broadcast and a workout, dinner, or Skype conversation with the filmmakers, plus all of the above. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.