As her 96th birthday approaches, the exact year a fortune teller once predicted would be her last, Brooklyn-born Sicilian matriarch “Nana” Mary Cavaliere becomes the subject of an intimate lens. Directed by her grandson, Alex Halpern, this documentary is far more than a simple family video; it is a vibrant, unfiltered portrait of a woman who survived the 20th century with her wit and independence fully intact.

Through a series of candid interviews and family stories, the film peels back the layers of Nana’s “homespun” exterior to reveal a life filled with surprising late-night encounters, family dynamics from affection to rivalry, and shocking romances. 

Nana remains the unapologetic star of her own show, offering blunt wisdom and challenging the younger generations to match her stamina. Ultimately, the film serves as a bridge between the past and the future, helping Nana face her mortality with the same fierce spirit she used to navigate nearly a hundred years of life.