Director’s Note
Show Must Go On started when my wife and I wanted to film the final performance of “Hot Stuff” for her mom and friends. After a phone call with my mother-in-law, Pat, I was so intrigued by why she and her friends spent three years doing this that I knew there was an inspiring story to tell.
What unfolded was a story of loss, resilience, and purpose. Making Show Must Go On has encouraged me to view every stage of life as an opportunity to re-discover myself and what I have to offer those around me.
Everyone who worked on this project took something special away from the experience and I think that can be seen in the final film. This is not another heart-warming film about “seniors” doing something unexpected. This is a film about four incredible women who show us that there is hope in our shared human experience of pursuing purpose.
L to R: Karen, Jeremiah, Pat, Jane, Mary
“Working on this film truly helped break down some of my personal preconceptions of our senior population. I took on this assignment because I wanted to see how these seniors were maximizing their fourth quarter of life. I haven’t had the best example of this in my family. Seeing how those featured in Show Must Go On were truly living their best lives was nothing short of inspiring. I encourage everyone (no matter how old you are now) to watch this movie, share it with others, and take in this message — it ain’t over until it’s over.”
Chris Davis - Director of Photography
