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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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Life by Lobster
Life By Lobster DVD cover
Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 26 at 11:00 am

MPBN Community Films tells the story of five young lobstermen on Deer Isle, Maine. Each has a dream to own a business, raise a family, and stay true to a proud way of life.

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Maple Meadow Farm
Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 pm
Thursday, June 14 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 16 at 11:00 am

Maple Meadow Farm shows a year in the life of the Gregg family on a four hundred acre farm in Mapleton, Maine where three generations of Country folk still work the land and forest using workhorses.

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The Cod Academy
Cod Academy
Sunday, June 17 at 2:00 pm

The Cod Academy follows Maine fishermen as they begin to learn about aquaculture, a new way to make a living along Maine’s coast.

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There Ought to Be a Law
There Ought to Be a Law
Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 23 at 11:00 am

When Cathy Crowley’s son buys a shotgun and kills himself, the Lewiston mother tried to get a law passed to limit youth access to firearms.

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Maine Built Boats: Art and Soul
MAine built boats
Thursday, June 28 at 10:00 pm

A brief look at the boatbuilders of Maine, the types of boats they build, and the craftsmanship they used.

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Past MPBN Community Films
Maine Frame: Stories from Maine
Film Makers
Sunday, May 20 at 10:30 pm

Unique and diverse stories about Maine people are told through the lenses of student filmmakers from the Maine Media Workshops and College.

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Hard Work
Image of 19th century shoe factory workers in Lewi
May 19, 2012

This Maine Community Films piece features the 19th century writings of working women, exploring the working and living conditions for women in Maine’s shops and factories during the 1800s.

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An Uncommon Curiosity: at Home & in Nature with Bernd Heinrich
Bernd Heinrich
May 12, 2012

An Uncommon Curiosity: at Home and in Nature With Bernd Heinrich follows Bernd Heinrich, considered by many to be today's finest naturalist author, over the course of a year, as he reflects on his past and shares his ideas about nature, science, art, beauty, and writing.

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Last Season: Portrait of a Trawler
Last Trawler
May 5, 2012

Meet the crew of the ground fish trawler Isabel S. from New Bedford, MA. Jeff the captain, learned fishing from his father, local legend ‘Fearless Freddy’ Hatfield. Brian, the cook is a biker and a recovering alcoholic. Lo, the deckhand, is a refugee from Vietnam who has rediscovered Buddhism.

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Old Maine Swedish Farms
Production Still from Old Maine Swedish Farms
April 26, 2012

In 1870, Swedish settlers flocked to far northern Maine to farm – creating a unique colony where the Swedish language still is spoken in the 21st century. But the few who speak Swedish are dwindling, and the language will die out with the thirty or so older residents who still speak Swedish today. This film captures life as it was during this fascinating chapter of Maine history.

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Castine: An Ocean of History, A River of Change
The DVD cover for "Castine"
April 21,2012

Meet one of the oldest communities in North America, Castine. Home to the Maine Maritime Academy, Castine has a rich seafaring tradition, but there is much more to experience.

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Gone: The Mystery of the Don Disaster
picnicers on the dock
April 14, 2012

34 Mainers disappear in this true story of sudden death. GONE explores the puzzling disappearance in 1941 of the pleasure craft DON.

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Circus Dreams
Circus performers
April 7, 2012

Circus Dreams captures charismatic teen performers on a voyage of artistic and personal self-discovery as they fight to save the only traveling youth circus in the United States from closing forever. With a heartwarming story and great characters, this vibrant documentary is an inspiring testament to the power of youthful dreams.

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Finding Donn Fendler
Donn Fendler in 1939
March 31, 2012

Finding Donn Fendler: Lost On A Mountain in Maine 72 Years Later is the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who was lost on Mount Katahdin for nine days in 1939, and how two filmmakers try to turn his adventure into a feature film.

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Beverly Hallam: Artist as Innovator
Artist Beverly Hallam (lower right).
March 22, 2012

Beverly Hallam of York is a pioneer in the use of acrylics and the airbrush. She got her start in Maine in the 1950s as part of the Ogunquit Art Association and Barn Gallery. Hallam has produced original and spectacular images in form, composition and color including an acclaimed series of flower paintings.

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