Summaries

Two eccentric scientists struggle to create eternal youth in a world they call "blind to the tragedy of old age." As they battle their own aging and suffer the losses of loved ones, their scientific journeys ultimately become personal.

This is the story of two biologists who believe human immortality is upon us. With humor and wonder, this film peels back the layers of their science and their personal lives. Who are they, and is this even possible? Is it dangerous? Their motto: Live forever, or die trying.—Anonymous

Two eccentric scientists struggle to create eternal youth with medical breakthroughs in a world they call "blind to the tragedy of old age." Bill Andrews is a lab biologist and famed long-distance runner racing against the ultimate clock. Aubrey de Grey is a genius theoretical biologist who conducts his research with a beer in hand. They differ in style and substance, but are united in their common crusade: cure aging or die trying. They publicly brawl with the titans of biology who argue that curing aging is neither possible nor desirable. As Andrews and de Grey battle their own aging and suffer the losses of loved ones, their journeys toward life without end ultimately become personal.—David A

Details

Keywords
  • scientist
  • science
  • immortality
  • debate
  • eternal youth
Genres
  • Drama
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 7, 2014
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom India
Language English
Production companies Structure Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $9331
Gross worldwide $9331

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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