WIRED to Host Early Screening of Documentary 'The Oldest Person in the World'

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WIRED is hosting a special advance screening of the documentary 'The Oldest Person in the World' at its WIRED@NIGHT02 event. The film will be shown to attendees before its official theatrical release. The event is part of WIRED's series of curated evening experiences. This offers film enthusiasts a rare opportunity to view the documentary ahead of its wide public release.

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