I spent seven years working in a retirement home. During that time, I met people whose stories, humor, resilience, and personalities changed the way I saw aging. They taught me more about life than I ever expected, and many of the characters in this show we are creating are inspired by the residents I had the privilege of knowing.
For so long, films have treated growing older as something to fear, mourn, or simply ignore. We rarely see stories that celebrate the joy, absurdity, friendships, and freedom that can exist during the golden years. Bingo is my attempt to change that.
At its heart, this is a comedy with an experimental spirit. It embraces the chaos, nostalgia, and imagination that can coexist with aging, while reminding us that getting older isn't the end of living—it's simply another chapter with its own adventures.
I hope audiences leave laughing, reflecting, and seeing aging with a little more curiosity and a lot more compassion. Growing old isn't sad. It's beautiful.
-CAT