Duty Free

Premiered November 22, 2021

Directed by Sian-Pierre Regis

After losing her lifelong job, a mom teams up with her son to fulfill her bucket list.

About the Documentary

75-year-old Rebecca loses the only job she's even known. She has no savings, no 401K safety net, and no employment prospects. Rebecca teams up with son Sian-Pierre to take the trip of a lifetime, one bucket list adventure at a time. Her journey uncovers the economic insecurity faced by millions of Americans.

Support provided by Chasing the Dream.

The Filmmakers

Sian-Pierre Regis

Sian-Pierre Regis is a Black gay filmmaker who put his journalism career at CNN on hold to create Duty Free. He is a NextAvenue Influencer in Aging, an Encore Public Voices Fellow, and a Firelight Media Fellow.