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Nancy Buirski

From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
Length: 04:46

Adrian Boyes profiles Nancy Buirski, founder of the Full Frame Documentary Festival Read the full description.

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Piece Description

I had been volunteering at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina for years when I thought about making a profile about Nancy Buirski, the driving force behind the festival. I wanted to know what made Nancy start the festival, and why she chooses to have it here in Durham. She is a prime example of how one woman can make huge changes in a small city.