In Deaf culture, talking straight signifies strength and empowerment, which Hilary Whitmore express through her signing. Renee Armstrong captures the life of Hilary Whitmore, a deaf teenager, who has to overcome communication barriers for people to completely understand her directness.

Evan Roberts highlights the life of Robin Tara, a tango dancer who left her job to pursue dancing, and then started her own business selling tango shoes.

Among the wilderness of the Mahoosuc Range and Baxter State Park, the Mahoosuch Mountain Rescue trains and prepares for any incident that could occur. Juile Hwang highlights the work of Bob Baribeau and other rescuers who are willing to risk their lives for the lives of others.

For the Switzer family, harness racing is their passion and their livelihoods. Jodie Goodnough captures the activities of the Switzer family, their family business, and harness racing.

Living downwind from MERC, Mark Johnston filled a lawsuit against MERC because of the smells from MERC that disrupt his business and others in the Saco area. Casey Atkins and Shane Perry speak to Johnston about his complaints regarding MERC, and visit the MERC plant to discuss odor violations.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somalia to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

In a small cabin in the wood, Carolyn and Michael Chute live surrounded by papers containing the work of Carolyn. Brandi Neal explores the life of Carolyn Chute, an author who writes novels and expresses her feelings about the government and politics.

After losing her husband to ALS, Joan Uraneck began to redefine her sense of spirituality but experiences the struggles of being a widow in our recent culture. Anna Clarke highlights Uraneck's life with her husband, dealing with ALS, and coping with his death.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Anne-Marie McReynolds captures images of refugees from Somalia.

Ali Scattergood documents the work of various individuals who work with farm animals.

Janice Gardner explores the lives of civil war reenactors, trying to understand the hows, whys, and possible dangers of Civil War reenactment.