About the Film

After a 75-year-old immigrant mother gets fired from her job, her son takes her on an adventure to help her reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents a journey that uncovers the economic insecurity shaping not only her future, but that of an entire generation. Through emotional and compelling storytelling, Duty Free aims to not only increase visibility of older folks, but to re-characterise this generation for who they really are: human, capable, productive, useful, beautiful and important.

Virtual Film Screening

The film will be available to watch online via a unique code for a 24-hour period from 11.30am Thursday 29 April to 11.30am Friday 30 April (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

Registered attendees will receive an email with the code prior to the event

Live Q&A

At 11.30am Friday 30 April (AEST), join host of the upcoming Ageify podcast, Nicky Lobo, for an exclusive Live Zoom Q&A with Duty Free Director, Sian-Pierre Regis, and his mother and film protagonist, Rebecca Danigelis — coming in live from New York. Together, they will explore themes from the film, where their journey has led them, and solutions to ensure older generations are both cared for and respected within today’s society.

We'll send you details of this Zoom meeting when you register for the film screening

About the Director

Sian-Pierre Regis is a Film Independent Documentary Fellow and Firelight Media Fellow. He has been a contributor for CNN/HLN and MTV, covering stories of youth political activism and pop-culture. Duty Free is his feature-length documentary debut.

Contribute

A screening fee of USD$500 has been covered by the organiser. If you're in a position to, and feel compelled, we'd gratefully accept contributions towards this.