StoryCorps Shorts: Heart to Heart

About the Episode

In 1972, Sarah Churchill gave birth to her third child, Yomi. After she was born, doctors told her the baby had a rare genetic disorder that causes bones to break under the slightest pressure. At StoryCorps, Yomi asked her mom to tell her about the night she was born.

Aired: 05/08/24 | Expires: 09/30/28 | Runtime: 2m 22s

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StoryCorps Shorts: Operation North Pole

A merry mission to track Santa Claus.

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Trailer | Who I Am Not

Trailer for Tunde Skovran's film Who I Am Not.

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2:07
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Golden Moon

A young med student drives big rigs for tuition fees.

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Boat People

Thao recounts the story of her family’s escape through the lens of her fascination with ants.

10:24

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