89-year-old Cedar Rapids resident to star in documentary

NEW Documentary FILM stars Cedar Rapids own George T. Henry

EIGHTY YEARS THROUGH THE LENS PREMIERS IN NEW MEXICO & IOWA

The Life and Work of 89 year old George Henry will screen in Santa Fe, NM and Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This film depicts the life and work of George T. Henry photographer / adventurer for the past 80 years.

For generations who are considering getting older than they thought possible this story smashes stereotypes about aging and challenges us to live our later years in much more exuberant fashion.George has the possible distinction of being the oldest continuous institutional photographer still working today.

George Henry served as a WWII bomber pilot flying the B-24 "Liberator" on missions over Nazi held Europe. He has been the official photographer at Coe College, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the past 68 years capturing the heart and soul of a campus and decades of students and faculty. He was a white water river guide for 45 years and took such notables as the Kennedy family, John Glenn, Andy Williams down the wild rivers of the west. For the past ten years he has been photographing wild black bears in the north woods of Minnesota.

This film has been selected by Reel New Mexico to be screened in Santa Fe on Thursday June 14 at the Performance Space in Eldorado. In addition it will premier in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Coe College on June 28. The subject of the film, George Henry will be present at the premier in Cedar Rapids. The producer, Kevin Kelly will be present at both Santa Fe and Cedar Rapids screenings to answer questions.

Of some interest is the fact that the producer Kevin J. Kelly comes from a career as a clinical psychologist prior to becoming a filmmaker. He attended Coe College and rafted down the Green River with George Henry.

Some early comments about the film:

"80 Years Through the Lens" is a witty and profound look at a life lived fully and passionately.  It's an inspiration to all of us to seek adventure and meaning no matter our age or circumstance."  Jilann Spitzmiller, documentary filmmaker and educator

"Wonderful treatment of personality and photographically engrossing," Richard Startzman, filmmaker

If you'd like more information about the film or to schedule interviews with the producer Kevin Kelly please call 505-699-0824 or email kevinjameskelly@gmail.com.

The website for the film is www.georgehenrymovie.com