Eyes on the Stars
Carl McNair tells the story of his brother Ronald, an African American kid in the 1950s who set his sights on the stars.
Always a Family
On the morning of September 11th, Michael Trinidad called his ex-wife, Monique Ferrer, from the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower to say goodbye. In the wake of his death, Monique tells the story of Michael's lasting legacy—the family they built together.
CREDITS
Directed by: The Rauch Brothers
Art Direction: Bill Wray
Producers: Mike Rauch & Lizzie Jacobs
Animation: Tim Rauch
Audio Produced by: Michael Garofalo & Nadia Reiman
Music: Fredrik
Label: The Kora Records
Publisher: House of Hassle
Funding provided by:
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Sundays at Rocco’s
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Facundo the Great
Ramòn "Chunky" Sanchez tells the story of how the new kid at school became a hero when his name stumped their teachers.
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Q & A
12–year–old Joshua Littman, who has Asperger's syndrome, asks his mom about animals, enemies, and what it's like to be a parent.
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Miss Devine
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Danny & Annie
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John and Joe
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A Family Man
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The Icing on the Cake
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The Human Voice
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No More Questions!
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She Was the One
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To R.P. Salazar, with Love
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Germans in the Woods
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