An intimate, humorous and heartfelt journey into the stories of adult children navigating the challenges and joys of caring for their aging parents.

"In preparation for this unique project, the filmmakers trained to be end-of-life doulas and documented hundreds of hours of interaction with their subjects. The Doula works with the dying person, along with those surrounding them, to help design, guide and support their wishes for whatever a 'good death' might mean for them. Intimately shot for over four years in hospital rooms, homes and work spaces, and employing an immersive, participatory approach,...

"Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges." --container

Half a century into their marriage, Chicago artists Jackie and Don Seiden approach the fragility of their elderly lives in their own distinct ways. Jackie, notorious for her unbounded energy, is constantly on the move, inspired to create works of art while also maintaining the couple's multistory, brightly-painted Victorian house. Don steadily sketches in his notebook while facing alarming interruptions to his health. Director Daniel Hymanson filmed...