The Road Less Traveled: Making Movies in Minnesota
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Not many directors chose to set their films in "flyover country," then again, some do.
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Piece Description
Not many directors chose to set their films in "flyover country," then again, some do.
Broadcast History
KUOM, Radio K
Additional Credits
Support for this program comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.




