The Man from Earth

The 2007 American science fiction drama film, directed by Richard Schenkman and written by Jerome Bixby, is set entirely in the home of Professor John Oldman (David Lee Smith), who hosts a farewell party for his colleagues before moving away. During the gathering, he unexpectedly reveals that he has been living on Earth for 14,000 years without aging. His colleagues, including biologist Harry (John Billingsley), art historian Edith (Ellen Crawford), anthropologist Dan (Tony Todd), psychiatrist Dr. Will Gruber (Richard Riehle), and others, attempt to comprehend and verify the truth of his claim. Throughout the intense discussion, they explore topics of history, religion, and human nature. The film was acclaimed for its profound script and philosophical themes, despite its limited budget and minimalist production approach.