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MPBN Community Films presents a diverse offering of independently produced films that showcase regional people, places, and topics. At times these films may deal with controversial issues that not everyone may agree with. The inclusion of any film in this series in no way should be interpreted that MPBN supports or endorses any opinions, or views on an issue that is portrayed in the film.

 

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There Is My Home
There is My Home production still
Thursday, February 9 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 am

There Is My Home: Somali Bantu Farmers of Lewiston, Maine is the story of Hawa Ibrahim and Batula Ismail, two Somali-Women reconnecting with their agricultural roots in central Maine urban landscape.

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The Opiate Effect
A flowering opium plant
Thursday, February 9 at 10:30 pm
Saturday, February 11 at 11:30 am

Several young people share their struggles with opiate abuse as one family is confronted with the overdose of their son, Will Gates, a University of Vermont student.

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In the Blood
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Thursday, February 16 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 am

This film serves as a vivid illustration of the skills, life and character of the turn of the century Maine Lumberman and River Drivers.

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Clearing the Water
Image from Clearing the Water
Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 am

Clearing the Water: The story of the Lakes Region Clean Waters Association is the story of citizen action and the importance of protecting the environment. It is the story of how a small, local group of active citizens provided leadership to the entire country in the very early days of the environmental movement.

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Within Sight of Shore
Black and white photo of HMCS Esquimalt
February 4, 2012

This documentary tells the tragic story of a ship, her captain and the legacy they both left behind.

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Brush and Pen
DVD jacket for Brush and Pen
January 28, 2012

Brush and Pen: Artists and Writers of the White Mountains bridges the gap in the art and literature worlds by combining significant White Mountain art and prose in one format. This film brings together paintings and literature created by some of America’s finest artists and writers of the 1800s.

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Jeremiah O’Brien, Homecoming
The Jeremiah O'Brien Homecoming
January 21, 2012

The O’Brien is one of only two remaining Liberty ships in the world and was the only WWII vintage ship that participated in the 50th Normandy Commemoration. This film recounts the historic 1994 return of this vessel to its home on Casco Bay.

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Island Winter
Island Winter DVD Jacket
January 14, 2012

Experience Winter on the island of Vinalhaven located on Maine’s Penobscot Bay. Meet the hardy, year-round residents who stick it out for the coldest months of the year. Learn about boat building, and discover how the lobster industry keeps busy during the off-season.

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Alan Magee: Maine Master
Alan Magee
January 7, 2012

Alan Magee of Cushing is a modern master of realist painting. His paintings invite wonder at the inherent dignity and beauty of simple objects such as letters, tools, and stones that are imbued with a history of communication, labor, and time.

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Eastport: Where America Begins Its Day
Eastport: Where America Begins It’s Day DVD Jacket
December 31, 2011

Eastport, Maine, is the eastern-most city in the United States. It once was one of the busiest seaports on the East Coast and the world’s largest producer of sardines. Today it serves up salmon raised on farms and Down East hospitality handed down through generations.

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Christmas Greetings from Aroostook
DVD Cover for Christmas Greeetings From Aroostook
December 24, 2011

Christmas Greetings From Aroostook is a special featuring the unique holiday sights and sounds of The County. Scenes includes sleigh rides, Caribou Choral Society, making Saint Lucia buns in New Sweden, Presque Isle Light Parade, the Heavenly Harpers of Houlton and making tourtiere in The St John Valley, to name a few.

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Islands in the Wind
A production still from Islands in the Wind
December 17, 2011

A community of colorful characters in Maine dream and work to bring wind power to their islands. Along the way, they meet some unexpected obstacles, find themselves and their community bonds tested, and discover some unexpected opportunities.

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Other Faces: The Origin of the Zati Mask
DVD jacket for Other Faces: The Origin of the Zati
December 17, 2011

Maine artist, Susan Merrill, developed the Zati Mask weaving technique based on a gift she was given in a dream. She demonstrates here for the first time the unique process of weaving flat shapes on the loom, and creating three-dimensional sculptural faces.

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The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith
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November 24, 2011

This documentary film begins with the Senator's early life in Skowhegan and follows her through the halls of power in Washington D.C. A life of overcoming obstacles, such as gender bias pervasive in the 1950s and McCarthyism, gave her the wherewithal to become the first woman in history to win election to both the U.S. House and Senate.

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