THE WAY WE GET BY Premiering Tonight on P.O.V.

Posted on November 11, 2009
"If you watch/record one thing this evening, I strongly recommend THE WAY WE GET BY, Aron Gaudet's moving documentary..." - USA Today 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, THE WAY WE GET BY tells their uplifting and emotional journey and demonstrates the meaning of community at a time when America needs it most. THE WAY WE GET BY premieres tonight at 9:00 PM on P.O.V. on PBS (check local listings). A co-production of ITVS in association with WGBH and Maine Public Broadcasting Network Get the latest updates about the film and talk with others by using #wegetby on Twitter. Follow the film >> The program will also stream online in its entirety starting tomorrow to December 12 on PBS's video portal. Learn more >>

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