Award-Winning Cycling Without Age Documentary Coming to Easton on December 4, 2024

There is something about riding a bike that makes you feel like a kid again. The new documentary, Cycling Without Age, explores how pedal power can rekindle this childlike wonder after we lose our ability to ride. Fresh off its U.S. premiere at the Oscar-qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival, this informative and engaging documentary will be shown for free at the Brookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave. in Easton on December 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with discussion to follow.

Cycling Without Age follows the story of John Seigel-Boettner, a retired middle school teacher looking for his next classroom. He and his crew of volunteers take seniors from across the community on pedal-powered trishaw rides along the beach and through the woods to feel the wind in their hair again. Through the intimate moments of these rides, the film shows how shared outdoor experiences can build connections—between pilot and passenger, past and present. Cycling Without Age presents a unique portrait of aging and asks audiences to consider the importance of the outdoors for those who are all too often trapped inside.

The film was shot on the streets and bike paths of Santa Barbara, California, with the generous support of MOVE Santa Barbara County and Cotopaxi. After a world premiere at the Danish Film Institute in Copenhagen, Pedal Born Pictures is working with Cycling Without Age chapters around the world on a grassroots screening tour to grow the movement.

After the event, attendees are invited to join the founder of the Cycling without Age program in Anne Arundel County, Sandy Bishop, and Heather Grant, Executive Director of Talbot Thrive, to discuss the creation of a Cycling without Age chapter in Talbot County.

Détails de l'événement

Wednesday, December 4 / 5:30 p.m.
Bookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center
400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD

FREE! Discussion to follow

Sponsors de l'événement

About the Film:

Website: www.cyclingwithoutagethemovie.com
Social Media: @cyclingwithoutagethemovie (IG), Cycling Without Age – The Movie (FB)

Credits

Production Company – Pedal Born Pictures
Director – Isaac Seigel-Boettner
Producer – Jacob Seigel Brielle
Executive Producers – Bill and Julie McGeever
Editor – Lexi Henigman
Colorist – Bret Suding
Sound Mix – Garrett Peters
Production Assistants – Lauren Donohue and Max deGruy
Editorial Assistant – Cameryn Baker

Official Selections: Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Lens of Hope Award Winner), Mystic River Film Festival

About Cycling Without Age Anne Arundel County:

Cycling Without Age is a worldwide movement that aims to provide joy and vitality to older adults through the magic of the bicycle. Through the simple act of sharing a bike ride, it weaves a sense of community and gathers unique and invaluable stories, unlocked only by the wind and wheels. Founded in Denmark in 2012, the initiative has since expanded to over 50 countries, with thousands of volunteers dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through cycling outings. The Anne Arundel Chapter, under the umbrella of Bike AAA, was founded by Sandy Bishop and now has 3 trishaws and over 20 volunteers.

About Pedal Born Pictures:

Pedal Born Pictures is an award-winning production company dedicated to shedding light on stories that reveal our shared humanity. Co-founders and brothers Isaac and Jacob fell in love with storytelling on family bike tours everywhere from Ireland to Rwanda to Kentucky. Through their work at Pedal Born Pictures, they seek to spark dialogue and encourage action, leaving audiences with a sense of purpose long after they exit the theater. www.pedalbornpictures.com