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The City Dark: Filmmaker Interview with Ian Cheney
On a search to discover what he lost when he moved to New York City from rural Maine and found a night sky devoid of stars, Ian Cheney discusses making 'The City Dark,' the role of a documentarian, and some simple steps that people can take to preserve the dark night.
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