Bangladeshi filmmaker Noman Robin is set to make his American debut with ‘Mighty Eighty’, a 43-minute documentary profiling Bob Hopkins, a Dallas-based celebrity fundraiser and philanthropist.

As part of a joint initiative between Triple Nine Global and Guerrilla Gold Films, ‘Mighty Eighty’ will be screened at the award night of 14th International Film Festival Manhattan on Oct 11.

During the event, Hopkins will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to society.

The film showcases “the extraordinary life of Bob Hopkins, who at the age of eighty continues to ride horses, play tennis, teach at five universities weekly, publish books, and pursue his dream of establishing philanthropy institutes worldwide”, according to a press release.

Hopkins is also an educator, the editor of magazines ‘Philanthropy World’ and ‘Philanthropy Texas’, and a ‘revered promoter of positivity among the younger generation’.

He also has a unique perspective on the act of giving.