The Way We Get By

2009 1h 24m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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On call 24/7 for the past six years, three senior citizens have made history by greeting nearly one million U.S. troops at a tiny airport in Maine. Filled with unexpected turns, their uplifting and emotional journey demonstrates the meaning of community at a time when America needs it most.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joan Gaudet
Herself
William Knight
Himself
Gerald Mundy
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aron Gaudet
Writers: Aron Gaudet
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

ERA

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Joan Gaudet and William Knight and Gerald Mundy carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1326900 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Aron Gaudet directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Joan Gaudet and William Knight and Gerald Mundy carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt1326900 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.