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06:39
The Detour

by Amanda Hamilton Roos

Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.

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05:18
Rock of Ages

by David Kendall

David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.

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14:09
A Common Ancestor

by Vy Higginsen

A woman's quest to learn about her family tree and ancestor's past.

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11:08
Dr. King Helps Zellner Escape

by Bob Zellner

Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's. 

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03:58
An Apple a Day

by Holly Rutter

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

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13:09
Always Her Hasan-Bhai

by Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.

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12:25
Maybe

by Jessica Lee Williamson

Jessica Lee Williamson works on a routine for her school talent show.

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14:52
Thirteen Nasty Little Snakes

by Victor Levenstein

Victor Levenstein is interrogated by the KGB.

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14:10
Living in the Extreme

by Ann Daniels

Ann Daniels trains to become a polar pioneer.

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13:13
Honku

by Aaron Naparstek

Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.

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06:14
Once More, For Our American Daughter

by Linh Song

A daughter learns of her family's escape from war.

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05:55
Fair and Lovely

by Deepa Ambekar

A young woman tries to stop her true colors from showing.

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09:55
A Nontraditional Love

by Samuel Lewis Lee

Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.

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08:20
Edelweiss

by Andy Christie

Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.

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06:16
The Runaway

by Terry Wolfisch Cole

Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.

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13:55
Inside Joke

by Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.

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06:39
Carry Him Shoulder High

by Mary Kate O'Flanagan

Mary Kate O'Flanagan takes charge and responsibility at a funeral.

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09:38
Delaying Motherhood

by Jane Otai

Jane Otai takes action after suffering loss.

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04:53
Babe

by Ally Mason

Ally Mason reluctantly fills a role in a school play.

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07:24
What It's All About

by Bess Stillman

Bess Stillman struggles with the difficulties of being a doctor.

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