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Sense of Place
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Finding a sense of place...and purpose in four stories: a young girl seeks solace & safety in her favorite hiding place; a family of native descent returns to the land of their forefathers to learn about the past and connect with the present; an artist creates a visual feast of his most cherished sites; a silent film star tours the world he knows; and a Chicagoan sees his town in a whole new way.
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56:06
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
57:01
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
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1:02:24
A love story of salmon, water and family that explores this deep connection for the Lummi people.
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1:18:02
Examining the short-sighted political decisions of one American city in an era of rising seas.
25:49
Black Americans forced to go North for advanced degrees return home to fight Jim Crow in the South.
55:19
How a lynching and police killing 78 years apart haunt the rural community of Sikeston, Missouri.
25:17
Stories of trans leaders addressing critical issues around economic empowerment and human dignity.
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1:28:49
Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.
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27:04
Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown to protect their home and find belonging.
27:41
A Yurok knowledge keeper seeks to return fire practices, and restore land and people.
25:23
In Dawson, MN, PURIS promises to revolutionize "alt-meat" and the agricultural system.
16:57
From Hampton and Howard to NC A&T and NC Central, witness rivalries defining HBCU sports.