The Wisdom Years: Ageing into the 21st Century (2008)
Here’s our recently completed documentary from the UNU Media Studio and World Health Organisation.
The Wisdom Years: Ageing into the 21st Century (26 minutes)
In Japan, one of the richest, most technological and urbanized countries in the world, more than 20% of the population is now over 65. This is part of a global ageing trend that has serious consequences for our economy and society.
The Wisdom Years documentary offers glimpses into the urban lives of 70, 90 and 100 year old Japanese people and their secrets to maintaining physical, mental and social health. Through scientific breakthroughs, and these everyday stories, we witness the transformation of the senior citizen in the 21st Century.
The Wisdom Years takes place in Japan, and offers a springboard from which to explore the process of ageing in other cities around the world.
For more clips and case study information visit website at www.wisdom.unu.edu
The premier screening at UNU Tokyo headquarters is pictured below. Photo by Jason Hall.
Tags: Ageing popultaion, Documentary, elderly health, Japan, japanese, old people, social health, UNU media studio, Wisdom Years
