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Moving Pictures On Demand

comcastIn partnership with Comcast, several short films are available 24/7 via a Local On Demand offering to Twin Cities' subscribers. “Get Local” is free local On Demand content for Comcast customers to watch, on their terms! To view “Get Local”, customers can go to Channel 1, Select Get Local and choose what content they’d like to watch – FREE! Please note, until Minneapolis has Channel 1, Get Local will be assigned to channel 1946.

Now Showing on Comcast:

  • Mr. Brown
  • C.Beck
  • Inventing the G-suit: The Life Story of Dr. Earl Wood
  • Rosalie Wahl: A Vision for a Better World
  • Soap Box Derby Champion: Boy Makes Good

Films Available Online

2008
Best Film of 2008
Mr. Brown
Jim Brown grew up in the Twin Cities during the 1930s and 1940s. As an African-American, he was subjected to numerous insults, indignities and open discrimination. Yet, he persevered to become a Chief Engineer in the Military Sealift Command, an accomplished dancer, an author, father, grandfather and positive force in his community.
2007
Best Film of 2007
Coming Home
"Coming Home" tells the story of Bill Ehling, a World War II combat veteran who fought in the European theater. Through family photos, historical footage, and glimpses of his hometown, the film relates Bill's memories of war, struggle - and finally - of coming home.
2006
Best Film of 2006
A Satisfied Life
Ted Wryk, like others of his generation, experienced the Depression, World War II, and the post-war boom with a sense of commitment and purpose. This film explores how Ted's life has been shaped by these defining values, and how these values inspire successive generations to the ideal of a “Satisfied Life.”

 

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