archives: voices from the economic crisis

The Frankel’s

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We met this family in New Mexico. They have more people living under one roof than I can count on my own fingers. One by one, they open their house fo  More »

Simpler Times

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We can always learn from the past. Listen to the wise.   More »

Signature On A Small Town

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I hope this clip keeps the endless search going, wherever you are.   More »

It’s Not a Party in New Orleans

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"Celebrate the little things in life, appreciate tomorrow, love your neighbor or don’t, but never condemn yourself to a life without cause to celebr  More »

17 Year Long Road Trip To Alaska

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“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quiestest chambers. The mind can never break off from t  More »

Lost Voices: Boston Hustle

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We saw Paulo at the Havard stop on the Boston Underground. His music followed us outside as we departed the subway building. We returned to record som  More »

Stories from the Recession

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Two brothers cross the United States to document stories from the recession and find more reasons for hope than fear.   More »

Voices from the Economic Crisis: Vancouver

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"My mind buzzes with unanswered questions as I walk: are we suffering? Or is it business as usual in Vancouver?"  More »

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