The world premiere of “Growing Old Together in Belfast” will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 12 noon, at the Colonial Theatre, in Belfast. The movie was written and directed by Jeff Edwards, arising from his Belfast Senior College class “An Experiment in Creating a Movie” with technical support by Belfast Community Media. 

The film tells a whimsical tale of eight characters coming to terms with aging, offering a hopeful message regarding the possibilities of transformation and connection in the home stretch of life.

Starring: Jeff Edwards, Sarah Edwards, George Frangoulis, Kristin Frangoulis, Lisa Kushner, Ned Lightner, Tycelia Santoro, Linda Garson Smith and Joanna Young. Tech support by Ned Lightner, Alex Chaplin and Anne Sezak with editing by Andrew Elijah Edwards.

Featured throughout is music by Belfast-based artists Elsie Gawler and Ethan Stokes Tischler.

Run time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Admission is free, but seating is limited to 120. Seat reservations are not essential, but can be made www.colonialtheatre.com.

Belfast Senior College is an independent and volunteer-powered non-profit organization, committed to providing intellectual stimulation, practical knowledge, community and fun for people of 50 years of age or older. For the continued affordable price of $30 for a one-year membership, BSC's courses and events nourish creativity, curiosity, and community for all those fifty and over who seek learning opportunities. Members’ spouses and partners of any age also are welcome to join.