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Meet Babs, an optimistic octogenarian speed racing through life, one five-year plan at a time.

THANKS, BABS! is a vibrant 14-minute documentary short following Babs Daitch, an octogenarian who lives her life in perpetual motion. From lap-dancing at the celebration of the “41st anniversary of her 39th birthday” to reflecting on mortality in San Francisco’s AIDS Memorial Grove, Babs embraces aging with mischief, humor, and curiosity. The film culminates in the long-awaited maiden voyage of her live-aboard 40-foot motor cruiser, a scene by turns both comedic and triumphant. A story of reinvention, resilience, and refusing to slow down, THANKS, BABS! celebrates a woman who proves that life at eighty isn’t about endings, but about steering boldly into the next adventure.
Screenings

THANKS, BABS! is screening with festivals and organizations around the world.

Host a Screening!

Non-profits, LGBTQ+ centers, educators, and community groups can screen the film and hold meaningful discussions around aging, agency, and reinvention. Get in touch to bring THANKS, BABS! to delight your group.

For screening inquires please contact Frankly Speaking Films.