StoryCorps Shorts: Star Bound

About the Episode

Six year old Jerry Morrison is obsessed with outer space—so of course his favorite person to talk to is his uncle Joey Jefferson, a Mission Operations Engineer at NASA. When they get together, their conversations always revolve around one thing.

Aired: 05/12/21 | Expires: 09/30/28 | Runtime: 2m 45s

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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)

A Vietnamese American daughter captures her parents on 16mm as they dream of their homeland.

8:04
American Seams

A glimpse into the lives of three quilters in the American West.

17:14
Over the Wall

The Race to Pit Row - NASCAR’s first black woman pit crew member.

14:19
Golden Moon

A young med student drives big rigs for tuition fees.

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.

15:24
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