Objects

A fifty-year-old clump of grass, a sweater that once belonged to a French actress, and a forty-year-old sugar egg have become emotional treasures for the unique characters in Vincent Liota’s endearing, entertaining, and existential film. An NPR correspondent, a literary author, and a graphic designer let us in on the secret life of the special objects they keep as a way to preserve memories, conjure experiences, and find meaning in their lives.

Director: Vincent Liota

Cast: Robert Krulwich, Heidi Julavits, Rick Rawlins, Marie Kondo, Jad Abumrad, Nadine Chaney, Nelson Dale, Joshua Glenn

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