Picture this: Two young, talented documentary filmmakers named Jared and Jonathan moved into Plymouth Village, a HumanGood senior living community in Redlands, California. For 11 days, the pair lived in one of the community’s homes, ate meals with the residents, got chummy with the security guards and even took a water aerobics class.
With their experiences in tow, Jared and Jonathan created a series of short films that tell the story of how senior community living can spark new passions, foster new friendships and inspire adventure.
Two young, talented documentary filmmakers named Jared and Jonathan spent 11 days living at Plymouth Village and immersing themselves in the community.
Then, they created a series of short films that tell the story of our residents and how senior community living can spark new passions, foster new friendships and inspire adventure.
“People just want to be known. And if you ask a genuine question and show you're willing to listen to the answer, people will talk.”
“If you ask a genuine question and show you're willing to listen to the answer, people will talk.”Watch the Films
“We believe in community living, and it’s the most natural thing for us to tell the story of what it means.This project was life-affirming."— Jared
Jared Callahan is the founder and creative director of People People Media, which produces original and feature-length documentaries in collaboration with nonprofit organizations. He and creative producer Jonathan Pickett immersed themselves in Plymouth Village’s campus life, living in one of the community’s guest cottages and shadowing the residents to capture their stories.
With a goal of increasing empathy and showcasing the diverse experiences of unique people, the team has released projects through The New York Times, PBS, GQ, The Atlantic and film festivals around the world. Both filmmakers were nominated for a national Emmy award in 2019 for co-producing Beneath the Ink. The first feature-length documentary Jared produced was Janey Makes a Play, which was about his 90-year-old grandmother. Learn more at www.peoplepeoplemedia.com.
As the founder and creative director of People People Media, Jared Callahan works with creative producer Jonathan Pickett to create original and feature-length documentaries in collaboration with nonprofit organizations. People People Media tells stories meant to increase empathy and showcase the diverse experiences of unique people. Learn more at www.peoplepeoplemedia.com.
Sign up for the latest news. We will never sell or share your email address.
Plymouth Village in Redlands, California, is owned and managed by HumanGood, a nonprofit public benefit corporation serving older adults since 1949. State of California License #360904812, DHS License #240000189, Certificate of Authority #293. Plymouth Village, 900 Salem Dr., Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-1233.