Park Theatre to Host Special Screening of Documentary AGE GROUP WINNER

The Park Theatre will present a special screening of the new documentary AGE GROUP WINNER, directed by Alexandra Helgerson, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. as part of its ongoing Filmmaker Series. The event will include an introduction by Helgerson and a Q&A session following the screening.

A decade in the making, AGE GROUP WINNER follows Helgerson’s father, Jay Helgerson, a marathon legend who, in 1980, became the first person to run a marathon every week for an entire year — all under three hours each. The film captures his relentless drive, struggles with aging, and training for the Boston Marathon, while also documenting Alexandra’s own journey as she confronts a life-threatening sarcoma diagnosis. The result is an intimate and emotional portrait of resilience, shared passion, and the unbreakable bond between father and daughter.

Helgerson, a first-time director, brings her background as an actor, musician, and athlete to the project. A graduate of UC Berkeley, she previously worked in publishing before pursuing a career in theatre and film. Her acting credits include performances with the American Shakespeare Center and roles in independent films such as Happy Ending. A recent cancer survivor, she cites Taylor Swift’s songwriting as a creative influence during her recovery, which inspired her forthcoming debut album, Halcyon Days, releasing in fall 2025.

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