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

Denise Sears documents how a couple, who are both small business owners, live completely different lives due to their workdays.

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

The fighting style of mixed martial arts incorporates elements from many different styles, which Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner teach at their studio in Portland. Annie Reichert highlights the work of Jack and Buckner, with regards to fighting and their personal lives.

Attacked in their home during the middle of the night, Melanie Guerrette speaks about how her families life changed after that night. Bradley Cambell speaks to the family about struggling with traumatic brain injuries, and discusses how Melanie works to keep her family together.

Picking up tuna fishing in his early 30s, Ken Hutchins knows tuna like he was one. Betsey Robinson documents his work as a tuna fisherman and the equipment he uses.

Attacked in their home during the middle of the night, Melanie Guerrette speaks about how her families life changed after that night. Sarah Craig captures how the family struggles with trauma.

Speaking up against the Iraq War, Dexter Kamilewicz became the representative for veterans, mothers, fathers and wives to run for Congress on an anti-war, peace platform. Steve Brown highlights the life of Kamilewicz, speaks about his connections to the Iraq War, and running for Congress on a peace platform.

Amanda Venable and Caitlin Corrigan speak to Brigitte Paulus about a show she is the choreographing, Nutcracker Burlesque.

Shane Prosser captures the lives of members in the Gelina family.

Allison Wightman captures the life of Cathy Hardy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Wightman presents the difficulties being a young mother.

Seeking elected office as a member of the Occupy Wall Street movement, Asher Platts is forming a campaign to run for the State Senate. Robert Smith documents the work that Platts puts forth into his campaign as he runs as a Green Party Independent and how he acquires clean elections funding.