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06:41

Aunt Lilly's Teeth

by Boris Timanovsky

Boris finds shielding his wife and new baby from his well-meaning, but often overbearing Russian family is a challenge.

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14:01

The Difficult Truth of Art

by Holly Hughes

In 1990 Holly Hughes was awarded her biggest career success yet: an NEA artist grant. But when the grant was revoked by Congress, Holly ends up in front of the Supreme Court.

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12:25

An Indomitable Spirit

by Stephanie Summerville

A woman recalls her first kiss.

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17:04

Unusual Normality

by Ishmael Beah

Ishmael Beah comes to New York as a teenager after years of fighting as a child soldier in Sierra Leone and gets a second chance at childhood.

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14:02

The Candy Bar

by Alexandra Rosas

A child feels responsible for her father’s troubles.

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12:37

Head of Clay

by Jay Martel

A man reluctantly inherits a 40 pound statue.

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14:06

Planning For Uncertainty

by Brian Hecht

A boy attempts to take control of his life by planning the perfect Bar Mitzvah. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

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