"Ageless Wonders" Unveils Inspiring Documentary Film and Photography Book Celebrating Senior Program at CAO of WNY
Nov 1st, 2023
Buffalo, NY – October 30, 2023 – The vibrant city of Buffalo, New York, is poised to experience a touching convergence of art, resilience, and the human spirit. "Ageless Wonders," a mesmerizing multimedia project produced by CAO of WNY, is scheduled to premiere, featuring the documentary film 'Ageless Wonders' directed by Mani Mehrvarz. Additionally, there will be an immersive photographic book and exhibition titled "Memento Vivere" by Buffalo-based photographer Vicente Rondon. This extraordinary project highlights the remarkable journey of elderly members of the Black community as they engage in Vicente Rondon's negative photography workshop, part of the Senior Program at CAO of WNY.
"Ageless Wonders" transcends the art of photography; it captures the essence of life, memory, and the past through deep and meaningful dialogues between the participants and Vicente Rondon. These conversations culminate in poignant portraits that bridge generational divides and illuminate Buffalo's transformation, aspects that are thoughtfully captured throughout the documentary.
Event Highlights:
Premiere of the "Ageless Wonders" documentary
Launch of "Memento Vivere" photobook (limited series)
Photo exhibition
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Remarks will be delivered by:
Judge Hannah (The Honorable Craig D. Hannah, currently serving as New York State Supreme Court Justice)
Thomas U. Kim (President and CEO of the Community Action Organization of Western New York)
Yvonne Hairston, CAO of WNY Senior Program Director
Please RSVP to reserve your spot at this inspiring event.
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For more information about "Ageless Wonders" and the project's multimedia components, visit https://www.caowny.org/ageless-wonders
For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Media Contact:press@caowny.org
About Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.:
The Community Action Organization of Western New York is a non-profit that serves thousands of families across the region. We use our combined expertise to lead the charge on mitigating poverty throughout low-income communities within our area by empowering our clients with the resources they need to become self-responsible.
