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Due to the recession the pandemic brought on, Kyosuke and Chiseko have decided to close down their vintage bookshop in Tokyo suburbs after 35 years in business. In the week before the closing day, the shop saw an unexpected surge in customers; regulars and first-timers alike throng to the shop.

The Last Page

A young lobsterman battles an opioid addiction on the Maine coast.

Vacationland

A portrait of Tom Welch, lead projectionist at the Coolidge Corner theater in Brookline, MA.

Projectionist

In our world where buying and owning is synonymous with happiness, a mother struggles to buy a video game console for her son's Christmas.

For my son

Helping save the planet becomes a lot easier when you do it for your kids. Meet Stu.

Today's Leaders. Tomorrow's Heroes.

A dedicated team of roofers—consisting of three men and three women—fight to keep the historic, yet rare, art of slate roofing alive while also navigating the challenges of the trade through intense labor, safety, and sexism.

Masterpieces

A skilled wildlife foley artist has his methods challenged by a newcomer with an innate understanding of animal behavior.

Animal Behavior

Daily Grind

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The National Film Festival for Talented Youth - 16th Anniversary Edition

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.