Stories - Life Stories
Stories 817 Interviews 51
Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Traveling with McCain to study climate change in the Arctic and Yukon
Discovery of the Willmar 8 and filming the documentary
King's influence on personal commitment to nonviolence and activism
Character-driven approach to writing and creating relatable protagonists
First meeting with Jonas Mekas and translation work that led to their friendship
Ethical and safety challenges of documenting war crimes while embedded with one side
Lessons, inspiration, and mutual support from Jonas Mekas
Using Scripture with a mystical lens to transcend otherness and embrace mercy
Finding friendship and community as a refugee in America
Enjoyment of companionship and its roots in POW solitary confinement
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Reunion with McCain after his release as a prisoner of war
Mother ending football participation and transition away from Durham
Attending Obama's wedding and inaugural balls as a longtime supporter
Growing up in the Red Hook Houses community in South Brooklyn
Mekas's invitation to visit Japan and his fascination with Japanese aesthetics
The unconventional family arrangement involving mother, father, and Astrid
Jonas and Adolfas Mekas's close bond as Lithuanian refugee brothers
Personal memories and shared experiences with Jim Foley in Syria
James Foley, Peter Kassig, and Steven Sotloff's plans to support hostages' families
Brother Jimmy's Marine Corps service strengthening their bond as adults
