Not Yet Sundance, But a Great Beginning

Anita Weber, member of The Independent Film Club of The Villages, and facilitator for the Independent Film Showcase.

Meet a woman who is putting together an independent film showcase that proves filmmaking only gets better with age.

They say a good film will find an audience and films are now finding their way to a unique community in Florida. A love of cinema has motivated a woman to organize what may be the world's first independent film festival in a retirement community.

Meet the director and star of "The Way We Get By," one of the most poignant documentaries to tackle the far-reaching impacts of war.

When she was just 23, she created one of the most groundbreaking and controversial documentaries, and since then, she has continued to make changes and tell powerful stories with her films.

The emancipation of Mimi. At the age of 94, Mimi Weddell is a model, actress and bon vivant!

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack has died of cancer at the age of 73.


Born: Dec. 28, 1922
Legendary comic-book writer and editor. The former chairman of Marvel Comics, Lee co-created a slew of iconic characters that have since been turned into blockbuster film franchises.

His extraordinary quest to save his children's lives inspired a movie starring Harrison Ford, and John Crowley says the exposure will help him save many more lives.

Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.

Star Trek XI breaks with the past by reestablishing its roots. Out with the stale, in with the spectacular! But what will those who grew up with Kirk and crew think? Take a sneak peek!

Susan Noel Benfatto says she wants to make movies for people "her age." So when she cast characters for her new movie, "Bingo Confidential," she only looked for people 40 years old and older.

Picture of the Day - The American Film Institutes 3rd greatest female star of all time saving gas money.

Talk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.

The film Forest Gump is on the all-time favorites list of just about every baby boomer. It was a huge hit because it hit all of the touchpoints in boomers lives. If you didn't see it, here it is in one minute, in one take.

In 1965, The Byrds' Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby wrote the song Eight Miles High about their plane trip to England. Two years later, the group returned to London and McGuinn took along his home movie camera -- now he's unveiling the film.

In her 90s and considered one of the most beautiful people on both big and small screens, Mimi Weddell could be considered a late bloomer! See why her acting dreams got deferred, why she loves hats, and what growing up in the Depression taught her.

This is an edited version of "Breakaway," one of the films that inspired Roger McGuinn to make his short film, "Eight Miles High." It was made in 1966 by Bruce Conner and features dancer and choreographer Toni Basil.

One woman's passion for film is paving the way for some senior filmmakers to find success on the big screen.

She starred in two of Hitchcock's biggest films, but it's her passionate work to protect animals that has really made her a star. Find out what makes Tippi Hedren feel as vibrant as ever at age 78.

"The Way We Get By" is making people all across America think about the way we treat our soldiers, our loved ones, and each other as we age. It's picking up awards and acclaim for its poignant and touching message.

Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.

Actor and dancer Patrick Swayze died Monday after a 15-month battle with advanced pancreatic cancer.

One of the best known eco-warriors explains what his family learned during their journey to drastically reduce their carbon footprints.

At the age of 98, Mae Laborde finds herself as one of the freshest faces in Hollywood. She's proof it's never too late to follow your dream!

What would "Animal House" have been without that classic "Shout!" scene with Otis Day and The Knights? Find out how it almost didn't happen.

Tony Award-winning producer Dori Berinstein knows a good story when she's sees one, and when she heard that a group of senior citizens were doing hip hop dance routines at NBA games, she knew she had to tell their stories.

You could say that entertainer Rip Taylor is an overnight sensation -- 40 years in the making. Find out why a whole new generation is embracing the King of Confetti.

She is one of the most beloved stars of stage and film, and even as she nears 90, she's working hard to keep the arts in schools.

With his new documentary, Denny Tedesco is blowing the lid off one of rock and roll's biggest secrets!

March is Women's History Month and this year's theme is 'Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.' Rachel Carson delivered the wake-up call that changed the world.

This busy chef, mom and TV star is also a big believer in giving back - The first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network's hit show, Iron Chef America, Cat is also a two-time author and philanthropist.

As a nation, we've been celebrating Father's Day for less than 40 years. Make up for those lost years by checking out the greatest collection of inspirational, butt-kicking dads around!

Actor and comedian Harvey Korman, who was a regular on "The Carol Burnett Show" and appeared in a string of Mel Brooks films such as "Blazing Saddles" and "High Anxiety," died Thursday at age 81 at UCLA Medical Center.

Well, at least he's entertaining! And he actually is hoping to make a point. He's hoping we'll consider alternative medicine along with more conventional means for some of our health woes. So, what do you think? Should he stick to directing?

Listen closely when watching some of your favorite movies and you might just hear the work of Tim May -- Los Angeles' premier studio guitarist. And he's even worked with some of the best in the music business.

Filled with grief but driven by a desire to honor her mother, Victoria Petrucelly and her best friend turned a lemonade stand into a life lesson for us all.

Growing Bolder Radio has interviewed a remarkable man by the name of Dan Buettner. Dan holds several world endurance cycling records, is an adventurer, film producer, photographer, educator, and now author of the definitive book on longevity.

You probably never heard of him or his group, but you absolutely love his music. Uriel Jones was the drummer for the Funk Brothers, and the heartbeat behind some of Motown's biggest hits.

What is Growing Bolder? And why is what we do so important? Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton opens up about the power of believing that it's never too late to smash some stereotypes and kick a little butt.