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.

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StoryCorps Shorts: What's for Dinner

George was running a Chinese restaurant in Miami when he met Angela. He was smitten.

StoryCorps Shorts: What's for Dinner

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StoryCorps Shorts: Walnut Street

As Sharon was fixing up her family home, she needed an electrician. She met Larry.

StoryCorps Shorts: Walnut Street

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StoryCorps Shorts: Going Up

Paul Wilson, 93, and his daughter Marty discuss the first time he set eyes on her mother.

StoryCorps Shorts: Going Up

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StoryCorps Shorts: Still the One

After ten years of marriage and two children, Les GrantSmith had a secret to tell.

StoryCorps Shorts: Still the One

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: An Honest Life

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StoryCorps Shorts: An Honest Life

A grandfather who paved the way with pride.

StoryCorps Shorts: An Honest Life

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Labor of Love

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StoryCorps Shorts: Labor of Love

A formerly enslaved midwife who helped deliver generations.

StoryCorps Shorts: Labor of Love

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StoryCorps Shorts: Miss Betty's Calling

Betty started a second career at the only remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi.

StoryCorps Shorts: Miss Betty's Calling

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StoryCorps Shorts: Joyce's Neighborhood

Mary Mills was an only child, but her house was always filled with neighborhood kids.

StoryCorps Shorts: Joyce's Neighborhood

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StoryCorps Shorts: Lessons from Lourdes

Lourdes Villanueva’s parents worked as migrant workers picking fruit across the country.

StoryCorps Shorts: Lessons from Lourdes

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: A Piece of Home

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StoryCorps Shorts: A Piece of Home

An Ethiopian refugee remembers the home she left behind.

StoryCorps Shorts: A Piece of Home

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: A Life of Honor

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StoryCorps Shorts: A Life of Honor

A gay veteran recalls serving in silence.

StoryCorps Shorts: A Life of Honor

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StoryCorps Shorts: September 12

A man reflects on feeling responsible for the September 11 attacks.

StoryCorps Shorts: September 12

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Father Mychal's Blessing

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StoryCorps Shorts: Father Mychal's Blessing

Remembering the September 11 victim who died praying for others.

StoryCorps Shorts: Father Mychal's Blessing

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StoryCorps: The Little Things

Robert Cochran thanks Herman Travis for the many ways he helps his community.

StoryCorps: The Little Things

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: At First Glance

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StoryCorps Shorts: At First Glance

Partner, father, and giant among men.

StoryCorps Shorts: At First Glance

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Leonardo's Dreams

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StoryCorps Shorts: Leonardo's Dreams

Cherished memories captured in their final conversation.

StoryCorps Shorts: Leonardo's Dreams

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Where I Come From

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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

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: The View From Here

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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

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Double Major

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StoryCorps Shorts: Double Major

This freshman dad did it all.

StoryCorps Shorts: Double Major

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Leading the Way

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StoryCorps Shorts: Leading the Way

A blind father reminisces with one of his adult daughters.

StoryCorps Shorts: Leading the Way

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: Love Lost, and Found

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StoryCorps Shorts: Love Lost, and Found

“I had to be who I wasn’t so that I could survive.”

StoryCorps Shorts: Love Lost, and Found

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: A Life Worth Living

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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

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: The Door She Opened

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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

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StoryCorps Shorts: Lessons Learned

Celebrating those who helped us along in life.

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StoryCorps Shorts: Lessons Learned

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: The Bookmobile

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StoryCorps Shorts: The Bookmobile

Storm Reyes found hope the day a bookmobile arrived at her migrant camp.

StoryCorps Shorts: The Bookmobile

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StoryCorps Shorts: Clean Streets

New York City sanitation workers on becoming a part of the community they serve.

StoryCorps Shorts: Clean Streets

Video thumbnail: POV StoryCorps Shorts: A More Perfect Union

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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

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StoryCorps Shorts: John and Joe

A former firefighter remembers his sons, who died while responding to the 9/11 attacks.

StoryCorps Shorts: John and Joe

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StoryCorps Shorts

A collection of the StoryCorps animated shorts by the Rauch Brothers

StoryCorps Shorts