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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 But when the grant was revoked by Congress, Holly ends up in front of the Supreme Court.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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17:05
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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12:38
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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19:08
Tired, From New York

by Jessi Klein

A woman lands what she thinks is her dream job.

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06:29
Free Lunch

by Matthew Dicks

A boy realizes that his family is poor.

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11:12
Fire Test For Love

by Lauren Slater

A marriage is put through an explosive test.

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13:43
What Can't Be Fixed

by Martha Manning

A therapist, and her car, break down.

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13:04
Moxie in Cannes

by Caroline Kaplan

A confrontation in a movie theater teaches a rising producer a dangerous lesson.

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09:27
Bedtime in Iran

by Sevanne Kassarjian

A rebellious 8-year-old fights boredom during the revolution.

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09:04
The First Time

by Andre Gregory

A story of falling in love for the first time.

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15:36
Never Never Land

by Thomas Dolby

A rising star befriends the King of Pop.

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08:08
30 Days Off Crack... And Cute

by Dina Pearlman

A woman's new boyfriend may have a few issues, but at least he calls.

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08:14
Mariah and the Haunted Forest

by Kimya Dawson

A young woman working at a haunted maze encounters a pop star.

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10:30
The Admiral Drake

by Joe Jackson

An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for a lifelong dedication to music.

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10:07
Stage Fright

by Suzanne Vega

A singer struggles to keep her cool in front of her largest audience ever.

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05:49
Page Six

by Dina Pearlman

A woman dreams of being rescued from her dull job by an underwear model.

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10:11
The Voodoo Priestess of Football

by Ava Kay Jones

When the New Orleans Saints need a miracle, a voodoo priestess is put on the case.

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