25 May 2024
The Outsiders of Abrantes
The daily life and experiences of three Erasmus students who spend their time in the small town of Abrantes in Portugal.
Spellbound
Everyone wants the last word.
This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.
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