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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, is a one-hour documentary that celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, Why Survive? as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Preview Season 1 Episode 1 Length 00:30 Premiere: 05/01/25

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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive
S1 E1 Length 55:51 Premiere Date 05/01/25

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Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 05/01/25

Animated History of Longevity
Clip Length 01:44 Premiere Date 05/01/25

Who is Robert Butler?
Clip Length 02:17 Premiere Date 05/01/25

Healthcare
Clip Length 02:58 Premiere Date 05/01/25

New Chapter in Life
Clip Length 02:40 Premiere Date 05/01/25

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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive

Using Dr. Robert Butler's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Why Survive?" as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alzheimer's disease.

  • Monday April 27, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday April 27, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET

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