News: Acclaimed documentary "The Immortalists" opens in Los Angeles

World Premiere in competition at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival

Official Selection, Mill Valley Film Festival

Official Selection, Hot Docs 2014

In competition for the Grierson award, BFI London Film Festival

Copenhagen International Documentary Festival

A documentary by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg Featuring Bill Andrews and Aubrey de Grey

Opening Thursday, December 11, 2015 
Laemmle Noho 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA

‘Cure ageing... or die trying.’ So goes the rallying call of Bill Andrews, the American scientist searching for a solution to the great inevitable. A health-conscious runner, his approach contrasts sharply with the methods of his British counterpart Aubrey de Grey, a magnificently bearded, beer-swilling theoretical biologist. The science is fascinating, with complex theories spun out through onscreen animation. And the moral and social implications are certainly meaty. But it is the characters themselves who are the most compelling element of this film. As we spend time with these radical biologists the personal reasons for their quests emerge, with particularly touching scenes detailing their parental relationships. And, like many a high-functioning brainiac, they possess a cadre of peccadilloes, none more so than de Grey, whose views on polyamory and al fresco lovemaking seamlessly flow into a philosophy that both men share – the absolute and defiant desire to live.

Following a successful festival run at SXSW, Hot Docs, and Mill Valley, THE IMMORTALISTS will open in theaters on  December 11 in LA (Laemmle NoHo) before premiering on GaiamTV in early 2015, followed by a full roll-out on TV VOD as well as all North American digital retailers.

THE IMMORTALISTS is directed by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg. Executive producer is Chuck Braverman. Cinematography by David Alvarado. Produced by Kate McLean, Jason Sussberg, and David Alvarado. With sound designed by Peter Albrechtsen, MPSE, editing by Annukka Lilja, and original score by Eric Andrew Kuhn.

Website: http://theimmortalists.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theImmortalists
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheImmortalists

See you at the movies!

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Raymond Lo