The Power of a Life Well Lived

with Sky Bergman,

Filmmaker and Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video, Cal Poly State University

This week on the Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Sky Bergman, an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, about her documentary “Lives Well Lived.” The film celebrates the experiences of adults aged 75 to 100, highlighting their resilience, humor, and wisdom. Inspired by her centenarian grandmother, Sky interviewed 40 seniors over four years, capturing 3,000 years of collective experience. The film has sparked intergenerational projects and discussions on ageism, showing the power of storytelling to bridge generational divides and inspire respect for the elderly. Sky and Beth discuss many topics during the show on intergenerational connection, the importance of listening, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Sky’s Motivation Behind the Film (2:35)
  • Stories of Resilience and Wisdom (5:45)
  • Intergenerational Connections (9:48)
  • The Impact of Lived Experience (16:44)
  • The Power of Everyday People’s Stories (20:42)
  • Listening to People’s Stories (22:07)
  • Mochitsuki Ceremony (24:21)
  • Intergenerational Work (26:29)
  • Abundant Aging Questions for Sky (27:29)
  • Connecting with Sky and final remarks (32:23)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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