StoryCorps Shorts
Since 2010, POV and StoryCorps have brought over 30 animated shorts to PBS and online audiences. Founded by Dave Isay, StoryCorps records and preserves the voices of everyday people, one conversation at a time. For more information visit www.storycorps.org. The StoryCorps collection is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
StoryCorps Shorts: Where I Come From
Barnie Botone was 22 years old when he got his very first job on the railroad.
StoryCorps Shorts: Where I Come From
StoryCorps Shorts: The View From Here
Barb Abelhauser worked in an office for 14 years until one day she become a bridgetender.
StoryCorps Shorts: The View From Here
StoryCorps Shorts: A Life Worth Living
“That was the first time that anyone was proud to say that they loved me.”
StoryCorps Shorts: A Life Worth Living
StoryCorps Shorts: The Door She Opened
“I knew I was a girl. And so that weekend, I got to be me.”
StoryCorps Shorts: The Door She Opened
StoryCorps Shorts: You Move Me
“Getting off the bus there was a puddle and you took your shirt off and laid it down."
StoryCorps Shorts: You Move Me
StoryCorps Shorts: A Life, Complete
Veterans John, 100, and Jerry, 72, reflect on nearly 25 years together.
StoryCorps Shorts: A Life, Complete
Tom Geerdes remembers his long journey toward healing after returning home from the war.
StoryCorps Shorts: Tom's War
StoryCorps Shorts: The Bookmobile
Storm Reyes found hope the day a bookmobile arrived at her migrant camp.
StoryCorps Shorts: The Bookmobile
StoryCorps Shorts: Clean Streets
New York City sanitation workers on becoming a part of the community they serve.
StoryCorps Shorts: Clean Streets
StoryCorps Shorts: A More Perfect Union
Theresa Burroughs remembers her pursuit of the right to vote in Alabama during Jim Crow.
StoryCorps Shorts: A More Perfect Union
StoryCorps Shorts: John and Joe
A former firefighter remembers his sons, who died while responding to the 9/11 attacks.
