109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile | Short Film Showcase

Meet Richard Overton, America’s oldest veteran. In this lively short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, hear the whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking supercentenarian reveal his secrets to a long life. ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: ➡ Access our digital archive by becoming a member of National Geographic: #NationalGeographic #Veterans #ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic’s belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. See more from National Geographic’s Short Film Showcase at Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @natgeo Tenor: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible. Meet Richard Overton, America’s oldest veteran. Born on May 11, 1906, he has celebrated 110 birthdays (109 at the time of filming) and counting. The supercentenarian has lived through the Great Depression, served in World War II, and witnessed the rise of the Internet. From the Ford Model T to self-driving cars, more technological and scientific progress have occurred in Overton’s lifetime than perhaps any other century in history. The whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking elder reveals his secrets to longevity in this lively short film. Want to help Mr. Overton stay in his Austin, TX home? Donate to his home medical care expenses on GoFundMe. Credits: Matt Cooper (director, producer); Rocky Conly (cinematographer, producer); John Halecky (producer). 109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile | Short Film Showcase National Geographic