Join the Greater Cleveland Film Commission for the annual Behind the Camera Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9th.
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) invites you to the annual Behind the Camera Fundraiser, presented by Sequoia Financial Group and Christine & Randy Myeroff! Your donation will benefit our “Reel Education, Real Jobs, For All” workforce development programs.
GCFC’s annual Behind the Camera spotlights the organization’s impact, bringing investment into the region, creating jobs, and training the next generation of local film industry professionals. Your attendance will empower the GCFC to connect locals to industry careers and drive out-of-state investment to Northeast Ohio.
This year’s event will feature a heartwarming and humorous documentary screening, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Tucker, Guinness World Record “Oldest Practicing Doctor”, and his grandson Austin Tucker, the film’s producer who captured his amazing life story.
Dr. Tucker taught neurology and treated patients at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, part of the Sisters of Charity Health System. At 102, he currently teaches medical and law students at Case Western Reserve University. In addition to practicing medicine for 75 years, Dr. Tucker is one of the oldest individuals ever to receive a law degree and pass the Ohio Bar Exam.
EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, November 9th
6 pm – Registration and Pre-Screening Reception
7:30 pm – Documentary Screening, followed by moderated Q&A with Dr. Tucker & Austin Tucker
Cleveland Metropolitan Convention Center
1375 East 9th St., Floor 2, Cleveland, OH 4114
Individual Tickets: $100 ($50 Tax-deductible)
Includes:
- Pre-screening reception with hearty hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets
- First-come, first served seating for the documentary screening
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Lowell Perry at [email protected] or 216-499-3915 for more information.
ABOUT DR. TUCKER
Dr. Howard J. Tucker, MD, JD
Dr. Howard Tucker is a neurologist from Cleveland, Ohio who celebrated his 101st birthday in July 2023. Recently named the “Oldest Practicing Doctor” by Guinness World Records, Dr. Tucker was teaching medical residents and treating patients throughout the pandemic at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. Dr. Tucker currently teaches medical and law students at Case Western Reserve University.
Prior to Case Western Reserve and St. Vincent, Dr. Tucker practiced neurology for many decades at University Hospitals and served as Chief of Neurology at Hillcrest Hospital. Dr. Tucker is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.
In addition to practicing medicine for over 75 years, Dr. Tucker was one of the oldest individuals to receive a law degree and pass the Ohio Bar Exam in his late 60s. Having served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Dr. Tucker would later serve as Chief of Neurology for the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War. Dr. Tucker attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies, where he was named Phi Beta Kappa, and received his M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
When not working, Dr. Tucker enjoys spending time with his wife Sue – she is still practicing psychiatry at 90 years old – his four children and ten grandchildren, snowshoeing, exercising, and watching Cleveland sports.