StoryCorps Shorts: Lessons from Lourdes

About the Episode

Lourdes Villanueva’s parents worked as migrant workers picking fruit across Texas, Florida, and Georgia. At StoryCorps, she spoke with her son Roger about what it was like going to school while her family was constantly on the move.

Aired: 04/20/22 | Expires: 09/30/28 | Runtime: 2m 42s

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Extras

Trailer | The Body Politic

Trailer for Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough's film The Body Politic.

2:07
Thời Thơ Ấu (Childhood)

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8:04
American Seams

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17:14
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14:19
Golden Moon

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11:13
Boat People

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

10:24
Shirampari: Legacies of the River

Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Ashéninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish.

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Trailer | Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?

Trailer for Joe Piscatella's film Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?

1:04
Trailer | Name Me Lawand

Trailer for Edward Lovelace's film Name Me Lawand.

1:51
Trailer | Fauna

Trailer for Pau Faus' film Fauna.

2:02