02 Feb 2024
Faces from Home
In an empty house, we see the memories of a home, from those who once lived and filled it with joy and love.
Living With Lincoln
One family's journey to preserve a president's image
Filmmaker Peter Kunhardt examines how a one-of-a-kind collection of Abraham Lincoln photos and memorabilia have profoundly shaped the lives and sensibilities of five generations of his family.
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Dossy Peabody Dorothy Kunhardt (voice)
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