He Spent 10 Years Filming the World’s Oldest People | Sam Green

<p>What can the world’s oldest people teach us about time, aging, and being alive?</p><p><br /></p><p><em>Academy Award </em>nominated filmmaker <strong>Sam Green</strong> spent 10 years filming people who held the title of the world’s oldest living person. His documentary <em>The Oldest Person</em> in the World began as a curiosity but became a deeply personal exploration of mortality, connection, and how we use the time we have.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, Sam shares:</strong></p><ul><li>What life really looks like at 115 and what seems to matter most</li><li>The surprising traits he noticed among the world’s oldest people</li><li>How a serious illness transformed his own relationship with time</li><li>Why accepting life’s uncertainty can change how we live</li><li>His advice for staying connected, creative, and engaged as we age</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>This conversation isn’t about defeating aging. It’s about paying attention to the life you have while you have it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch now for a fascinating perspective on longevity, mortality, and what makes a life meaningful.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(05:13) The Oldest Person in the World</p><p>(08:14) Longevity vs. Mortality</p><p>(10:21) What Centenarians Have in Common</p><p>(13:20) What Life Is Like at 115</p><p>(15:12) Meeting the World’s Oldest People</p><p>(17:49) What Helps Us Live Longer</p><p>(19:36) A Life-Changing Diagnosis</p><p>(23:22) The Film Distribution Challenge</p><p>(28:02) Making a Living in Documentary Film</p><p>(30:19) Becoming a Filmmaker</p><p>(32:33) Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers</p><p>(36:01) Favorite Documentaries</p><p>(38:07) Would You Live to 115?</p><p>(39:50) The Origins of MEA</p><p>(42:14) Make Younger Friends</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Check out Chip's Celebrating Life's Wisdom Oct 25-29 2026 workshop:</strong> ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/celebrate</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Learn more about MEA</strong> at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>#SamGreen #TheOldestPersonInTheWorld #Longevity #Aging #HealthyAging #Mortality #LivingTo115 #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilmmaking #Midlife #LifeLessons #MeaningfulLife #SundanceFilmFestival #Wisdom #MEA </p>