From April 23 to May 3, the 2026 Hot Docs Festival will present documentaries from around the world to audiences in Toronto. 115 films from 51 countries will screen during this year’s Festival. Tickets are on sale now.
For over a decade, Sam Green has been captivated by the Guinness World Record holders of the title of Oldest Person in the World. As he travels the globe, meeting the extraordinary individuals who become the ever-changing record holders, the film reveals that Green’s mission is as much inward as it is outward. Here, Green, who is known for his live documentaries, turns his curiosity—and his camera—on himself. In the process of making the film, he explores how documentaries are often rooted in the personal: in the stories we pursue, the questions we carry, and the truths we hope to uncover. By weaving in experiences and reflections from his own life, Green adds a sense of wonder and contemplation. With patience, empathy and a gentle eye, he invites audiences to reflect on the stories that shape us, the people we encounter, and the ways we reckon with the passage of time. Simone Estrin
