PBS American Portrait. A National Storytelling Project
Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story
Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story
PBS American Portrait is a national storytelling project, and one part of it is turning the real life stories you submit here on this site into a groundbreaking documentary TV series.
In this third special, explore how people in different age groups see themselves and their place in America. Through self-shot video, they share common experiences that bind age groups together and generational differences that put them at odds with one another.
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- My American story started when I was born in the Midwest in the mid 20th century. Times really were much simpler, not necessarily easier. We had less trash because we reused most everything. As kids, we were much more imaginative in our play. The neighbors watched...
- How did your American story start?Share a Story
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- The tradition I carry on is to break away from American tradition. I recognize that I am here because my family Immigrated, and then integrated. I'm Scandinavian, German, Irish, with a little French (who knew). I want my kids to understand what it means to be...
- What tradition do you carry on?Share a Story
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- What gets you out of bed in the morning?Share a Story
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