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08:57
13th Birthday, Coney Island, 1959

by Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.

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07:42
Not in the Lesson Plan

by James Hamilton

Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.

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12:08
Grey Areas

by Mary Blair

Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 

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08:58
My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend: Origins

by Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken.

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17:17
Finding Yourself Alone

by Woniya Thibeault

Woniya Thibeault survives in the wilderness.

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12:45
In Search of Freedom

by Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez recounts his American journey.

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11:04
Tales of Bravery and Stupidity

by Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.

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14:04
Chocolate Milk, Curried Goat, and Manish Water

by JerriAnne Boggis

Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved Aunt dies.

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13:06
Diary of a Deathwalker

by Lori Syverson

Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.

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04:36
Crushed at the Dance

by Ingrid Ebbesen

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

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11:09
When it's All Been Said

by Tomas Davila

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

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16:43
Operation Bruin Escape and Rescue (BEAR)

by Elana Duffy

Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 

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13:52
Home

by Alistair Bane

While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

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11:45
Lost & Found

by Nathan Englander

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.

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12:42
Auntie Anh Dreams Big

by Anh Vu Sawyer

Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

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07:31
Not in the Plan

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead-up to the birth of her son.

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09:16
Young Love

by Michael Maina

Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 

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06:13
Swing Time!

by Sam Bolen

Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."

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06:25
Maman

by Sandra Kwawu

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

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05:42
Surprise Party

by Sheila Cavanaugh

Sheila Cavanaugh accidentally steals someone else’s birthday.

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