StoryCorps Animation

[Charles]

StoryCorps describes itself this way...

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Our mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives.

Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web.

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They've engaged in capturing the stories of families through animated short films.

Here the latest, called 'No More Questions!' which is art directed by Bill Wray. he's an outstanding artist and I had the opportunity of meeting him years ago. he was a member of AN on the old forums as well.



Their website: http://storycorps.org

[Charles]

From 'No More Questions!' to 'Q&A'...

Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome, interviews his mother, Sarah. Joshua's unique questions and Sarah's loving, unguarded answers reveal a beautiful relationship that reminds us of the best—and the most challenging—parts of being a parent.

[Charles]

StoryCorps explains...

The great oral historian Studs Terkel was an inspiration to StoryCorps, and he was also an early participant in the project. In this animated short, he speaks out on what has been lost in modern life and where he sees hope for our future.

[Charles]

The story of 'Danny and Annie' is a moving one that will touch you.

Spend a few minutes out of your busy day to see what I'm talking about.

[Charles]

Another story of a family's sentimental journey courtesy of StoryCorps.

[Charles]

Here's another entry in the StoryCorps series.

'Miss Devine' the Sunday school teacher. Backgrounds are by Bill Wray.

[Charles]

This one's entitled 'John and Joe' and is narrated by their father, who is a New York City firefighter. Both of his sons followed in his footsteps and became firefighters as well. His boys perished in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The video went up just two months ago.

[Charles]

In this StoryCorps video, an American soldier who fought during World War 2 recounts the night when he shot and killed a German soldier and is troubled by it all his life.

[Charles]

Another StoryCorps video that will move you. This is Thanksgiving Day in the US. Watch this. It helps us to appreciate the wonderful people that we have in our lives. There's so much in life to be grateful for. Let's embrace it while we have it.

[Charles]

There's nothing like the loss of someone you love. The emotional pain can be devastating.

Sometimes it cripples, sometimes it straightens you up.

Some of the StoryCorps videos deal with the loss of loved ones in the attack of September 11, 2001.

Even in death, there's the hope that they'll be together again someday.

[Charles]

A new StoryCorps video is out.

Funding Provided by:
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
National Endowment for the Arts

In partnership with POV.

Special thanks to Cincinnati Public Schools.

'A Family Man'

Directed by: The Rauch Brothers
Art Direction: Bill Wray
Producers: Lizzie Jacobs & Mike Rauch
Animation: Tim Rauch
Audio Produced by: Michael Garofalo & Nadia Reiman
Music: Fredrik
Label: The Kora Records
Publisher: House of Hassle

[Charles]

A new episode of Storycorps is available to view. This one deals with the new kid in class and the problem of shortening the name "Facundo" to something more Anglo. From The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts. Directed by The Rauch Brothers and art directed by Bill Wray.

[Charles]

The latest animated video from StoryCorps. This one's called "Sundays at Rocco's"...